Doug Greene

Douglas Parks Greene is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for three seasons in the National Football League with the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas He also played profesionally for two seasons in the United States Football League with the Washington Federals and San Antonio Gunslingers.

Early life and education

Doug Greene was born on February 10, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He went to high school at Yates High School. He went to college at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Professional career

St. Louis Cardinals

Greene was selected in the third round in the 1978 NFL draft. He played in 15 out of 16 games in his rookie season. He also started 4 games. He went to the Buffalo Bills the next season.

Buffalo Bills

With the Buffalo Bills in 1979, he had his first and only career interception; a 21-yard return. He played 15 games for the Bills. The next year he only played in 8 games.

After not playing in 1981 or 1982, he played a season in 1983 with the Washington Federals of the USFL. He had 9 interceptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 5-yard sack. He played in all 18 games.

San Antonio Gunslingers

In 1984, he played for the San Antonio Gunslingers. 1984 was his last season.