Doug Greene
No. 40, 21, 41
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1956-02-10) February 10, 1956 (age 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolYates (Houston, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&M-Kingsville
NFL draft1978: 3rd round, 69th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Douglas Parks Greene (born February 10, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas He also played profesionally for two seasons in the United States Football League (USFL) with the Washington Federals and San Antonio Gunslingers.

Early life and education

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Doug Greene was born on February 10, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He went to high school at Yates High School. He went to college at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Professional career

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St. Louis Cardinals

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Greene was selected in the third round (69th overall) in the 1978 NFL draft. He played in 15 out of 16 games in his rookie season. He also started 4 games.[1] He went to the Buffalo Bills the next season.

Buffalo Bills

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With the Buffalo Bills in 1979, he had his first and only career interception; a 21-yard return.[1] He played 15 games for the Bills. The next year he only played in 8 games.[1]

Washington Federals

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After not playing in 1981 or 1982, he played a season in 1983 with the Washington Federals of the USFL.[2] He had 9 interceptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 5-yard sack.[2] He played in all 18 games.

San Antonio Gunslingers

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In 1984, he played for the San Antonio Gunslingers.[2] 1984 was his last season.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Doug Greene Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Doug Greene Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.