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FOOTBALL NAME | Greene Mean Joe

"Joe Greene Career Stats"

Last updated 📅 2025-05-15

Mean Joe Greene, a cornerstone of the legendary "Steel Curtain" defense, terrorized opposing offenses for 13 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A dominant defensive tackle, his career stats reflect his consistent impact. Greene amassed 77.5 sacks, 16 fumble recoveries, and one interception across 181 games. Beyond raw numbers, his leadership and intimidating presence were immeasurable, contributing to four Super Bowl championships and earning him numerous individual accolades.

Joe Greene Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS FR Sk
1969 23 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 0 9.5
1970 24 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 0 8
1971 25 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 3 5.5
1972 26 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 1 11
1973 27 PIT NFL LDT 14 13 2 4
1974 28 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 4 9
1975 29 PIT NFL LDT 10 9 0 3
1976 30 PIT NFL LDT 14 14 0 6
1977 31 PIT NFL LDT 13 13 1 4
1978 32 PIT NFL LDT 16 16 5 4.5
1979 33 PIT NFL LDT 15 15 0 5
1980 34 PIT NFL LDT 15 15 0 3.5
1981 35 PIT NFL LDT 14 7 0 4.5
13 Yrs 13 Yrs 13 Yrs 13 Yrs 181 172 16 77.5
17 Game Avg 17 Game Avg 17 Game Avg 17 Game Avg 17 16 2 7.3

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FOOTBALL NAME | Greene Mean Joe

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FOOTBALL NAME | Greene Mean Joe

"Mean Joe Greene an Anchor to a D-Line"

Born September 24, 1946 Joe Greene was a former defensive tackle from North Texas State and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A number one Draft Pick of the Steelers Greene anchored the Steel Curtain defense that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s. 

Greene played defensive tackle for Pittsburgh from 1969 to 1981. Mean Joe received two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, five first-team All-Pro selections, and ten Pro Bowl appearances. Many experts consider the Pro Football Hall of Fame player who wore Number 75 to be one of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.

Joe was a center piece to building the Steelers dynasty of the 1970s, and is considered one of the top defensive lineman to have ever played the game.