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- The Pittsburgh Steelers
- defensive tackle wasnΓÇÖt
- called ΓÇ£Mean Joe" for
- nothing. Joe Greene was
- tall (6' 4") and big (280
- pounds). He was strong, quick, and the key
- to PittsburghΓÇÖs ΓÇ£Steel Curtain" defense in the
- 1970ΓÇÖs. That iron defense helped win seven
- division titles and four Super Bowls.
-
- At North Texas State College (now called
- North Texas State University), Joe was
- named the nationΓÇÖs best defensive lineman
- in 1968. As PittsburghΓÇÖs top draft choice in
- 1969, he was Rookie of the Year and played
- in the first of 10 Pro Bowls over his 13-year
- career. He was named to the All-NFL team
- for five consecutive seasons.
-