Green was a star at Utah State, but it was in basketball. He never even played football in college, and the Chicago Zephyrs of the NBA drafted him. The Dallas Cowboys would, however, express interest after hearing great things about his overall athletic ability from the Aggies Head Coach, and he was offered a spot in training camp. Green himself thought it was just a chance to earn $1,000 for participating, but not only would he make the team, but he was also a starting Cornerback in his third game and would go on to the All-Rookie Team.
Green was a natural football player. In 1965, he would go to what would be his first of five Pro Bowls, and a First Team All-Pro Selection would come his way on three occasions. A member of the Cowboys first Super Bowl win (Super Bowl VI), Green would ball hawk on 34 times, including a pair of seven pick campaigns. While he doesn’t receive Hall of Fame consideration in most circles, would an induction conclude one of the more improbable careers gridiron ever?
It would have to be!
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