Ken Greene Explained

Ken Greene
Number:37, 28
Position:Safety
Birth Date:8 May 1956
Birth Place:Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:203
High School:Omak (Omak, Washington)
College:Washington State (1974–1977)
Draftyear:1978
Draftround:1
Draftpick:19
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
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Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:15
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:6
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:2.0
Pfr:G/GreeKe20

Kenneth Edward Greene (born May 8, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1982 and San Diego Chargers from 1983 to 1984.

Early life

Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Greene graduated from Omak High School in 1974 and played college football at Washington State University in the Pacific-8 Conference. He was selected in the first round of the 1978 NFL draft (19th overall), the Cougars' first selection in the first round in thirteen years.[1]

Coaching career

Greene began coaching football in 1994, at Vallivue High School in southwestern Idaho. Greene later coached at Fresno State University, Purdue University, and Washington State University.[2]

Personal life

He appeared in the 13th season of The Amazing Race. His partner was his wife, Tina Greene.[3] The goal on the race was to try to mend their broken marriage. They finished the race in second place, but agreed to give their marriage another try.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Coug Greene first-round draftee . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Missildine . Harry . May 3, 1978 . 20.
  2. Web site: WSU cornerbacks coach Greene fired . Craig Smith . May 23, 2007 . The Seattle Times Company . www.seattletimes.com . December 3, 2013.
  3. Web site: var authorId = "" by IGN TV . The Amazing Race 13: Meet the Cast – TV News at IGN . Tv.ign.com . 2012-06-18.
  4. Web site: var authorId = "" by St. Petersburg Times . Tampa's Ken and Tina Greene don't win The Amazing Race, but land a better prize . tampabay.com . 2013-02-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221446/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media/content/tampas-ken-and-tina-greene-dont-win-amazing-race-land-better-prize . 2016-03-03 . dead .