Receiving & Rushing
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| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1944 | 24 | DET | LG | 10 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | 25 | DET | LE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 550 | 21.2 | 5 | 63 | 2.6 | 55.0 | 0 | 26 | 21.2 | 550 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
| 1946 | 26 | DET | 10 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 289 | 13.1 | 2 | 88 | 2.0 | 26.3 | 0 | 22 | 13.1 | 289 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1947 | 27 | DET | LE | 10 | 12 | 6 | 38 | 621 | 16.3 | 5 | 47 | 3.2 | 51.8 | 0 | 38 | 16.3 | 621 | 5 | 1 | |||||||
| 1948 | 28 | DET | RE | 81 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 595 | 23.8 | 5 | 83 | 2.1 | 49.6 | 0 | 25 | 23.8 | 595 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
| 1949 | 29 | DET | RE | 81 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 542 | 12.9 | 7 | 28 | 3.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 42 | 12.9 | 542 | 7 | 1 | |||||||
| 1950 | 30 | DET | E | 81 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 368 | 16.7 | 2 | 46 | 1.8 | 30.7 | 0 | 22 | 16.7 | 368 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| Career | 78 | 42 | 175 | 2965 | 16.9 | 26 | 88 | 2.2 | 38.0 | 0 | 175 | 16.9 | 2965 | 26 | 2 | |||||||||||
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Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Kick & Punt Returns
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | RshTD | RecTD | PR TD | KR TD | FblTD | IntTD | OthTD | AllTD | 2PM | 2PA | D2P | XPM | XPA | FGM | FGA | Sfty | Pts | Pts/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 25 | DET | LE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||
| 1946 | 26 | DET | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| 1947 | 27 | DET | LE | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||
| 1948 | 28 | DET | RE | 81 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||
| 1949 | 29 | DET | RE | 81 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||
| 1950 | 30 | DET | E | 81 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 | |||||||||||||
| Career | 78 | 42 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 164 | 2.1 | |||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Greene born?
John Greene was born on April 21, 1920.
Where was John Greene born?
John Greene was born in Pittsburgh, PA.
How tall was John Greene?
John Greene was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did John Greene weigh when playing?
John Greene weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing.
Is John Greene in the Hall of Fame?
John Greene has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did John Greene play?
John Greene played 78 games over his career.
How many receptions did John Greene have?
John Greene had 175 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did John Greene have?
John Greene had 2,965 receiving yards over his career.
When did John Greene retire?
John Greene last played in 1950.
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