Born: | Atlanta, Georgia | September 18, 1946
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
College | Albany State |
Career history | |
As player | |
1972 | New Orleans Saints |
1973–1978 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1975, 1976 |
CFL East All-Star | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1973, 1976 |
Career stats | |
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Art Green (born September 18, 1946) is a former all-star and Grey Cup champion running back in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League. [1]
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