Doug Greene
{{Short description|American football player (born 1956)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Doug Greene
|number=40, 21, 41
|position=Defensive back
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1956|2|10}}
|birth_place=Los Angeles, California, U.S.
|height_ft=6
|height_in=2
|weight_lb=205
|high_school=Yates
|college=Texas A&M-Kingsville
|draftyear=1978
|draftround=3
|draftpick=69
|pastteams=
- St. Louis Cardinals ({{NFL Year|1978}})
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|1979|1980}})
- Washington Federals ({{USFL Year|1983}})
- San Antonio Gunslingers ({{USFL Year|1984}})
|statlabel1=Interceptions
|statvalue1=1
|pfr=GreenDo22
}}
Douglas Parks Greene (born February 10, 1956) is a former American football defensive back who played three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills. He also played two seasons in the United States Football League for the Washington Federals and San Antonio Gunslingers.
Early life and education
Doug Greene was born on February 10, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He went to high school at Yates High School. He went to college at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Professional career
=St. Louis Cardinals=
Greene was drafted in the 3rd round (69th overall) in the 1978 NFL draft. He played in 15 out of 16 games in his rookie season. He also started 4 games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GreeDo22.htm|title=Doug Greene Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He went to the Buffalo Bills the next season.
=Buffalo Bills=
With the Buffalo Bills in 1979, he had his first and only career interception; a 21-yard return. He played 15 games for the Bills. The next year he only played in 8 games.
=Washington Federals=
After not playing in 1981 or 1982, he played a season in 1983 with the Washington Federals of the United States Football League.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerg/gree07800.html|title=Doug Greene Stats - Pro Football Archives|website=www.profootballarchives.com}} He had 9 interceptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 5-yard sack. He played in all 18 games.
=San Antonio Gunslingers=
In 1984, he played for the San Antonio Gunslingers. 1984 was his last season.
References
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Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas football players
Category:St. Louis Cardinals (football) players
Category:Buffalo Bills players