Johnny Green (gridiron football)

Johnny Green
No. 91, 18, 12
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1937-10-12)October 12, 1937
West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2019(2019-04-24) (aged 81)
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Point
(West Point, Mississippi)
CollegeChattanooga
NFL draft1959: 21st round, 247th overall pick
Career history
Career AFL statistics
Passing attempts618
Passing completions275
Completion percentage44.5%
TDINT26–34
Passing yards3,921
Passer rating56.7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Edward Green (October 12, 1937 – April 24, 2019)[1] was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for four American Football League (AFL) seasons from 1960 to 1963 for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Titans and one season in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs.

Playing career

Green was the second starting quarterback in the history of the Buffalo Bills. He started six games of the season, which ranged from the 5th-9th game alongside the 12th game. He won three of the games.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "John "Johnny" Edward Green". The Chattanoogan. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Johnny Green 1960 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.