Johnny Green (gridiron football)

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American football player

Johnny Green

Personal information

Born:

(1937-10-12)October 12, 1937
West Point, Mississippi, U.S.

Died:

April 24, 2019(2019-04-24) (aged 81)

Career information

College:

Chattanooga

Position:

Quarterback

NFL draft:

1959 / round: 21 / pick: 247
(by the Pittsburgh Steelers)

Career history

Toronto Argonauts (1959)
Buffalo Bills (1960–1961)
New York Titans (1962–1963)

Career NFL statistics

Passing attempts:	618
Passing completions:	275
Completion percentage:	44.5%
TD–INT:	26–34
Passing yards:	3,921
Passer rating:	56.7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Edward Green (October 12, 1937 – April 24, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for four American Football League (AFL) seasons from 1960 to 1963 for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Titans and one season in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs.

Playing career

Green was the second starting quarterback in the history of the Buffalo Bills. He started six games of the season, which ranged from the 5th-9th game alongside the 12th game. He won three of the games.

References

"John "Johnny" Edward Green". The Chattanoogan. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
"Johnny Green 1960 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.

v t e Chattanooga Mocs starting quarterbacks
Clarence Tapper (1949) Hal Leonard (1952) Bob Case (1954) John Green (1956–1957) Dan Washburn (1959) Jim Bradshaw (1960) Ron Eisaman (1962) Don Shaver (1965) Roger Catarino (1967–1968) Richard Manning (1968) Mickey Brokas (1971–1973) Doug Elstad (1975) Steve Woods (1981) Ralph Potter (1982–1984) Tim Couch (1983–1986) Brad Patterson (1986, 1989) Stan Nix (1987, 1990–1991) Vince Carelli (1989–1990) Kenyon Earl (1992–1994) Jeff Peters (1994–1996) Brian Hampton (1995–1998) Chris Sanders (1999–2000) Chuck Spearman (2001) Justin Barnes (2001–2002) Ryan McCann (2002) Matt Lopez (2003, 2006) Vinnie Miroth (2003) Cedric Stevens (2004) Antonio Miller (2005–2007) Tony Pastore (2007) Jare Gault (2008) B. J. Coleman (2009–2011) Terrell Robinson (2011) Jacob Huesman (2012–2015) Alejandro Bennifield (2014, 2016) Cole Copeland (2017, 2021) Nick Tiano (2017–2019) Drayton Arnold (2020–2021) Preston Hutchinson (2022) Chase Artopoeus (2023–2024) Luke Schomburg (2023)

Chattanooga Mocs starting quarterbacks

Clarence Tapper (1949)
Hal Leonard (1952)
Bob Case (1954)
John Green (1956–1957)
Dan Washburn (1959)
Jim Bradshaw (1960)
Ron Eisaman (1962)
Don Shaver (1965)
Roger Catarino (1967–1968)
Richard Manning (1968)
Mickey Brokas (1971–1973)
Doug Elstad (1975)
Steve Woods (1981)
Ralph Potter (1982–1984)
Tim Couch (1983–1986)
Brad Patterson (1986, 1989)
Stan Nix (1987, 1990–1991)
Vince Carelli (1989–1990)
Kenyon Earl (1992–1994)
Jeff Peters (1994–1996)
Brian Hampton (1995–1998)
Chris Sanders (1999–2000)
Chuck Spearman (2001)
Justin Barnes (2001–2002)
Ryan McCann (2002)
Matt Lopez (2003, 2006)
Vinnie Miroth (2003)
Cedric Stevens (2004)
Antonio Miller (2005–2007)
Tony Pastore (2007)
Jare Gault (2008)
B. J. Coleman (2009–2011)
Terrell Robinson (2011)
Jacob Huesman (2012–2015)
Alejandro Bennifield (2014, 2016)
Cole Copeland (2017, 2021)
Nick Tiano (2017–2019)
Drayton Arnold (2020–2021)
Preston Hutchinson (2022)
Chase Artopoeus (2023–2024)
Luke Schomburg (2023)

v t e Pittsburgh Steelers 1959 NFL draft selections
Tom Barnett Hal Davis Riley Gunnels Overton Curtis Bill Pavliska Dewey Bohling John Peppercorn J. W. Brodnax Bill Carrico Bill Leeka John Seinturier Dave Kocourek Rudy Hayes Johnny Green Burley Polk Ernye Davis Wayne Farmer Ron Miller John Scott Charlie Tolar Ron Hall Dick Loncar Willus Fjerstad

v t e Buffalo Bills starting quarterbacks
Johnny Green (1960–1961) Tommy O'Connell (1960–1961) Richie Lucas (1960) Bob Brodhead (1960) Warren Rabb (1961–1962) M. C. Reynolds (1961) Al Dorow (1962) Jack Kemp (1962–1967, 1969) Daryle Lamonica (1963–1965) Tom Flores (1967–1968) Dan Darragh (1968–1970) Ed Rutkowski (1968) Kay Stephenson (1968) James Harris (1969, 1971) Dennis Shaw (1970–1972) Leo Hart (1972) Joe Ferguson (1973–1984) Gary Marangi (1976) Joe Dufek (1984) Vince Ferragamo (1985) Bruce Mathison (1985) Jim Kelly (1986–1996) Brian McClure (1987) Willie Totten (1987) Dan Manucci (1987) Frank Reich (1989–1991, 1994) Todd Collins (1995–1997) Alex Van Pelt (1997, 2001) Doug Flutie (1998–2000) Rob Johnson (1998–2001) Drew Bledsoe (2002–2004) J. P. Losman (2005–2008) Kelly Holcomb (2005) Trent Edwards (2007–2010) Ryan Fitzpatrick (2009–2012) Brian Brohm (2009–2010) EJ Manuel (2013–2016) Thad Lewis (2013) Jeff Tuel (2013) Kyle Orton (2014) Matt Cassel (2015) Tyrod Taylor (2015–2017) Nathan Peterman (2017–2018) Josh Allen (2018–present) Derek Anderson (2018) Matt Barkley (2018)

Buffalo Bills starting quarterbacks

Johnny Green (1960–1961)
Tommy O'Connell (1960–1961)
Richie Lucas (1960)
Bob Brodhead (1960)
Warren Rabb (1961–1962)
M. C. Reynolds (1961)
Al Dorow (1962)
Jack Kemp (1962–1967, 1969)
Daryle Lamonica (1963–1965)
Tom Flores (1967–1968)
Dan Darragh (1968–1970)
Ed Rutkowski (1968)
Kay Stephenson (1968)
James Harris (1969, 1971)
Dennis Shaw (1970–1972)
Leo Hart (1972)
Joe Ferguson (1973–1984)
Gary Marangi (1976)
Joe Dufek (1984)
Vince Ferragamo (1985)
Bruce Mathison (1985)
Jim Kelly (1986–1996)
Brian McClure (1987)
Willie Totten (1987)
Dan Manucci (1987)
Frank Reich (1989–1991, 1994)
Todd Collins (1995–1997)
Alex Van Pelt (1997, 2001)
Doug Flutie (1998–2000)
Rob Johnson (1998–2001)
Drew Bledsoe (2002–2004)
J. P. Losman (2005–2008)
Kelly Holcomb (2005)
Trent Edwards (2007–2010)
Ryan Fitzpatrick (2009–2012)
Brian Brohm (2009–2010)
EJ Manuel (2013–2016)
Thad Lewis (2013)
Jeff Tuel (2013)
Kyle Orton (2014)
Matt Cassel (2015)
Tyrod Taylor (2015–2017)
Nathan Peterman (2017–2018)
Josh Allen (2018–present)
Derek Anderson (2018)
Matt Barkley (2018)

v t e New York Jets starting quarterbacks
Formerly the New York Titans (1960–1962)
Al Dorow (1960–1961) Dick Jamieson (1960) Johnny Green (1962) Lee Grosscup (1962) Butch Songin (1962) Dick Wood (1963–1964) Galen Hall (1963) Pete Liske (1964) Mike Taliaferro (1965) Joe Namath (1965–1976) Al Woodall (1970–1971, 1973) Bob Davis (1971–1972) Bill Demory (1973) J. J. Jones (1975) Richard Todd (1976–1983) Matt Robinson (1977–1979) Marty Domres (1977) Pat Ryan (1984, 1986–1989) Ken O'Brien (1984–1992) David Norrie (1987) Tony Eason (1989) Kyle Mackey (1989) Browning Nagle (1992) Boomer Esiason (1993–1995) Jack Trudeau (1994) Bubby Brister (1995) Frank Reich (1996) Neil O'Donnell (1996–1997) Glenn Foley (1996–1998) Vinny Testaverde (1998–2003, 2005) Ray Lucas (1999) Rick Mirer (1999) Chad Pennington (2002–2007) Quincy Carter (2004) Brooks Bollinger (2005) Kellen Clemens (2007, 2009) Brett Favre (2008) Mark Sanchez (2009–2012) Greg McElroy (2012) Geno Smith (2013–2014, 2016) Michael Vick (2014) Ryan Fitzpatrick (2015–2016) Bryce Petty (2016–2017) Josh McCown (2017–2018) Sam Darnold (2018–2020) Trevor Siemian (2019, 2023) Luke Falk (2019) Joe Flacco (2020–2022) Zach Wilson (2021–2023) Mike White (2021–2022) Aaron Rodgers (2023–present) Tim Boyle (2023)

New York Jets starting quarterbacks

Formerly the New York Titans (1960–1962)

Al Dorow (1960–1961)
Dick Jamieson (1960)
Johnny Green (1962)
Lee Grosscup (1962)
Butch Songin (1962)
Dick Wood (1963–1964)
Galen Hall (1963)
Pete Liske (1964)
Mike Taliaferro (1965)
Joe Namath (1965–1976)
Al Woodall (1970–1971, 1973)
Bob Davis (1971–1972)
Bill Demory (1973)
J. J. Jones (1975)
Richard Todd (1976–1983)
Matt Robinson (1977–1979)
Marty Domres (1977)
Pat Ryan (1984, 1986–1989)
Ken O'Brien (1984–1992)
David Norrie (1987)
Tony Eason (1989)
Kyle Mackey (1989)
Browning Nagle (1992)
Boomer Esiason (1993–1995)
Jack Trudeau (1994)
Bubby Brister (1995)
Frank Reich (1996)
Neil O'Donnell (1996–1997)
Glenn Foley (1996–1998)
Vinny Testaverde (1998–2003, 2005)
Ray Lucas (1999)
Rick Mirer (1999)
Chad Pennington (2002–2007)
Quincy Carter (2004)
Brooks Bollinger (2005)
Kellen Clemens (2007, 2009)
Brett Favre (2008)
Mark Sanchez (2009–2012)
Greg McElroy (2012)
Geno Smith (2013–2014, 2016)
Michael Vick (2014)
Ryan Fitzpatrick (2015–2016)
Bryce Petty (2016–2017)
Josh McCown (2017–2018)
Sam Darnold (2018–2020)
Trevor Siemian (2019, 2023)
Luke Falk (2019)
Joe Flacco (2020–2022)
Zach Wilson (2021–2023)
Mike White (2021–2022)
Aaron Rodgers (2023–present)
Tim Boyle (2023)

v t e Buffalo Bills 1960 inaugural season roster
Billy Atkins Bob Barrett Phil Blazer Bob Brodhead Dick Brubaker Bernard Buzyniski Wray Carlton Dan Chamberlain Don Chelf Monte Crockett Tony Discenzo Elbert Dubenion Fred Ford Willmer Fowler Gene Grabosky Johnny Green Darrell Harper Joe Hergert Al Hoisington Jack Johnson Billy Kinard Joe Kulbacki Jack Laraway Hal Lewis Richie Lucas Archie Matsos Richie McCabe Dan McGrew Chuck McMurtry Eddie Meyer Leroy Moore Chuck Muelhaupt Tommy O'Connell Harold Olson Sam Palumbo Dennis Remmert Charlie Rutkowski Tom Rychlec Joe Schaffer Jack Scott Robert Sedlock Carl Smith Jim Sorey LaVerne Torczon Jim Wagstaff Ted Wegert Mack Yoho Head coach: Buster Ramsey

Buffalo Bills 1960 inaugural season roster

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