NFL legend Kevin Greene has passed away at the age of 58. No cause of death has been released.
Greene began playing on the gridiron as a military brat before becoming a walk on at Auburn University where he enjoyed a distinguished collegiate career. In 15 NFL seasons, Greene would play with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers (twice) and the San Francisco 49ers as a linebacker and a defensive end. A five time Pro Bowler, Greene finished third on the all-time NFL list in sacks with 160. Only Bruce Smith and the late Reggie White finished with more. Greene was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Well known for his long blond locks and an effervescent personality, Greene made several appearances as a pro wrestler in the defunct World Championship Wrestling towards the end of his playing career in the late 1990's.
Greene went on to a coaching career as an Outside Linebackers Coach with the Green Bay Packers (earning a Super Bowl ring in 2011) and later with the New York Jets.
I leave with you Greene cutting a wrestling promo with a little help from the late "Mean" Gene Okerlund. R.I.P.
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