Darrell Green is widely considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks to have ever played in the NFL.
43 Facts About Darrell Green
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The self-proclaimed "itty bitty guy," Darrell Green was nicknamed the "Ageless Wonder" by his peers and the general media for his ability to maintain a high level of play well into the twilight of his career.
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Darrell Green made the junior varsity football team his junior year, and then made the varsity team as a senior.
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Darrell Green finished his Bachelor of Science degree in general studies at St Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia.
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In 1982, Darrell Green was selected by his teammates as captain, was named a first-team All-American, and was the Most Valuable Player in the Lone Star Conference.
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Darrell Green was selected to the Lone Star Conference Team of the Decade for the 1980s.
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In track and field, Darrell Green set numerous national and conference records and earned ten All-America certificates.
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Darrell Green's first meet was in 1982 in San Angelo, Texas, where he ran a 10.08 in the 100 meters.
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At the 1982 NCAA championships, Darrell Green finished sixth in the 100-meter dash and seventh in the 200-meter dash.
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Darrell Green was named the most valuable track performer at the 1982 and 1983 Lone Star Conference Championships.
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Darrell Green won gold medals at the LSC meet in the 100 meters in 1981 and in the 100 meters and 200 meters in 1982 and in 1983.
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Darrell Green was named to the NCAA Division I All-America roster in 1981 and 1982, and was on the NCAA Division II All-America team in five events in 1981 and 1982.
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Darrell Green was NAIA All-America in 1981 and 1982 in four events.
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Darrell Green was the last player selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
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Darrell Green started all 16 regular season games during his rookie season and finished fourth on the team in tackles with 109 and led the team in solo tackles with 79.
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Darrell Green was runner-up for the Associated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award.
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Darrell Green was a classic player and a classic person.
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Darrell Green registered a career-high three interceptions in a game against the Detroit Lions on November 15,1987.
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Darrell Green tore rib cartilage while vaulting over a tackler during the return, but he merely grabbed his side and kept running until he scored.
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In 1997, Darrell Green returned an interception 83 yards for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was the longest return of his career.
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Darrell Green was always astalwart in the community and he always maintained agood heart.
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Darrell Green retired after the 2002 season at the age of 42, the oldest Redskin, having played for six head coaches: Joe Gibbs, Richie Petitbon, Norv Turner, Terry Robiskie, Marty Schottenheimer and Steve Spurrier.
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Darrell Green added two additional touchdowns on interception returns in the postseason.
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Darrell Green returned 51 punts for 611 yards and recovered 10 fumbles, returning them for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
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Darrell Green is the four-time winner of the NFL's Fastest Man competition, and the only undefeated multiple winner in NFL history.
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Darrell Green is rumored to have the fastest recorded 40 yard dash time of 4.09, which he is said to have ran consistently in Washington's 1986 training camp.
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Darrell Green was with the Redskins for their victories in Super Bowls XXII and XXVI, and started in their loss to the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII.
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Darrell Green recorded an interception in Super Bowl XXVI and a then-record 34-yard punt return in Super Bowl XVIII.
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Darrell Green was named All-Pro in 1986,1987,1990, and 1991 and was voted to seven Pro Bowls.
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Darrell Green is a member of the National Football League 1990s All-Decade Team as well as winning all four NFL Fastest Man competitions he participated in.
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In 2006, Darrell Green was encouraged to run for the United States Senate by the Virginia Republican Party.
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The Virginia Republicans wanted Darrell Green to enter into politics because of his longtime support for the community and dedication to Christianity.
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Darrell Green was in the news on February 16,2010, his 50th birthday, for reportedly running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash.
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Darrell Green currently sits on the boards of the Wolf Trap Foundation as its National Spokesman for Education and Marymount University.
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Darrell Green, on being selected for thePro Football Hall of Fame.
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In 1999, while still active, Darrell Green was ranked number 81 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.
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Darrell Green has received honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters from Marymount University in 1999, and St Paul's College and George Washington University in 2002.
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In 2004, Darrell Green was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 2,2008.
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Darrell Green has been inducted into the NCAA Division II Hall of Fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor and the Javelina Hall of Fame.
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In December 2007, Darrell Green was voted the All-Time Redskins Legend in a WUSA-TV Channel 9 online poll.
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Darrell Green has a professional services company that manages his appearances and autograph requests, www.
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Darrell Green is currently an associate athletic director at George Mason University working with student-athletes to improve their well-being, and collaborating with the community.
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Darrell Green has recently started an online fitness company promoting increased physical activity through simply walking called WalkFitHealth Nation.