Steelers Honor “Mean” Joe Greene on 75th Birthday

[Steeler Nation]

Players, coaches, and front office members from the Pittsburgh Steelers, past and present, all took to social media to wish the legendary “Mean” Joe Greene a very happy 75th birthday on Friday. Greene (who wore #75 which is now retired), is arguably the most influential player in franchise history to rock the black and gold.

Greene was a Steeler his entire career, playing from 1969-1981. He won four Super Bowls, was named Defensive Player of the Year, twice, earned five First Team All-Pro selections, three Second Team All-Pro selections, 10 Pro Bowl selections, and a plethora of other accolades.

In the video below, you can see appearances from Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, EDGE TJ Watt, DT Cam Heyward, CB Joe Haden, and many other legends including team president, Art Rooney II. Watch:

Wishing a happy 75th birthday to #⃣7⃣5⃣!

Hope your birthday is as legendary as you are! pic.twitter.com/BP930AOYMu

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 24, 2021

Steelers defensive captain, Cam Heyward is even seen honoring Greene at practice today rocking #75!

Today is a great day to wear a Joe Greene jersey

pic.twitter.com/ZqK63Ds0tC

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 24, 2021

What is your favorite Greene moment or memory? Click to comment below! And happy birthday, Mean Joe!

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[Hines57]

The greatest Steeler of them all. Happy Birthday Mean Joe

 

[slashsteel]

Number 1 Steeler I could argue the number defensive player ever. But he is top 5 regardless.

 

[Burghthing21]

Greatest Coke commercial of All-time. click on the link to watch.
Mr. Greene came across as a great guy, the smile at the end shows a side of the man that most of us never saw on the field. "Mean Joe" showed the True meaning of his manhood! Happy Birthday Mr. Greene!

Salute the Nation

 

[F83]

should win for mean joe wear retro jerseys

 

[Steelr4evr]

Happy Birthday Mean Joe. The founder of the Steeler Way! Winning.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Simply the best and not just on the field of play..............................


His Super Bowl commercial is still voted consistantly # 1 best ever !!!!!!

Thanks Mean Joe !!!







Salute the nation

 

[Steelr4evr]

Simply the best and not just on the field of play..............................


His Super Bowl commercial is still voted consistantly # 1 best ever !!!!!!

Thanks Mean Joe !!!







Salute the nation

.....Hey kid, catch. Thanks Mean Joe.


I was 9 years old in 1980. I was expecting us to win the superbowl every year by that 4th one. Man that was a long wait.

 

[Steelworth]

Mean Joe Greene. I was too young to have seen him live - but from watching/reading everything since, that was an incredibly special player, and person.

They apparently don't come along too often, but I would put my money on Cam Heyward to somewhat fill those shoes.