Charles Edward Greene (September 24, 1946), better known as " Mean " Joe Greene, is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National …

Joe Greene, American professional gridiron football player who is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history. He played his entire career (1969–82) with the Pittsburgh Steelers …

Sep 24, 2012 · Checkout the latest stats for Joe Greene. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

Nov 6, 2025 · This confusion happened due to another Joe Greene who died, and the internet jumped the gun. The Steel Curtain icon, Mean Greene, Hall of Famer since 1987, is very much alive. He’s …

Sep 23, 2023 · On Sept. 24, 1946, Charles Edward Greene was born in Temple, Texas. Over two decades later, "Joe" Greene would be one of the main cornerstones of one of the greatest dynasties …

Playing left tackle, Greene was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969 when he received the first of his 10 Pro Bowl invitations. He was named All-NFL five times and earned all-conference …

Greene changed what it meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He changed the mindset of those who wore the black and gold, starting with his teammates in the 1970s, with his impact still lasting today.

Jul 17, 2007 · One of the famous Coca-Cola commercial in history featuring 'Mean' Joe Greene in 1979.

Charles Edward Joseph Greene was better known by his nickname "Mean Joe" Greene. The 6-4, 270-pound tackle acquired this moniker as a reference to his school's nickname, the North Texas State …

family. He was born in Elgin, Texas, but grew up in Temple, Texas. Joe Greene started his football career in high chool at a segregated school, Dunbar High School, in Temple, Texas. Greene was …