8 Facts About Darrell Green

1. In a bit of an upset, Darrell Green received 42 percent of the votes to race past.

2. 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.

3. In 1999, while still active, Darrell Green was ranked number 81 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.

4. In 2006, Darrell Green was encouraged to run for the United States Senate by the Virginia Republican Party.

5. In his 20 NFL seasons, Darrell Green recorded 54 interceptions, which he returned for 621 yards and six touchdowns.

6. In 1997, Darrell Green returned an interception 83 yards for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was the longest return of his career.

7. At the 1982 NCAA championships Darrell Green finished 6th in the 100 meter dash and 7th in the 200 meter dash.

8. 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.