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Roy Green

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Position: WR
Date of Birth: June 30, 1957
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 195 lbs
First Team: STL (1979)
Last Team: PHI (1992)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Roy Green - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: June 30, 1957
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career Timeline

  • St. Louis Cardinals (STL) - 1979 to 1987
  • Phoenix Cardinals (PHO) - 1988 to 1993 (Franchise rebranded)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) - 1992

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in the 8th round of the 1979 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Known for exceptional speed and pass-catching ability, Roy Green quickly became a key player for the Cardinals.
  • In 1984, he achieved his best statistical season, recording 1,555 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, leading the NFL in receiving yards that year.
  • Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1984, showcasing his skills as one of the top wide receivers in the league.
  • Green had a total of 4,379 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns over his NFL career, making significant contributions to his teams.
  • Played an integral role in the transition of the Cardinals from St. Louis to Phoenix.
  • After his time with the Cardinals, he concluded his career with a brief stint at the Philadelphia Eagles in 1992.

Legacy

Roy Green is remembered as one of the premier wide receivers of his era. His combination of speed, agility, and catching ability made him a significant threat on the field, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, particularly the St. Louis and Phoenix Cardinals. His accomplishments during the 1984 season remain a highlight of his career, solidifying his place in NFL history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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