Free Safety
No. 43
Maryland
"A second-story man who makes his living in the fall by stealing- 36 interceptions in seven pro seasons, including a pair of nines (1974 and 1977). A charmer with his smile, a player throughout- one of those 'where-do-you-want-me-play, coach' types.
Greene started with the Bills as a cornerback, then switched to free safety. He has played hurt; one year it looked like Tony couldn't play because of a knee injury, but he came back to the secondary when he couldn't walk without limping.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he was a defensive back and sprinter at Maryland and signed with the Bills as a free agent. Greene holds the Buffalo record with a 101-yard interception return in 1976. He has played in two Pro Bowls."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1979 Edition
"A co-holder of a Bills club record with three interceptions in one game, October 30, 1977, Tony has sure hands. Tony was the Bills' Man of the Year in 1976."
-1979 Topps No. 118
No. 43
Maryland
"A second-story man who makes his living in the fall by stealing- 36 interceptions in seven pro seasons, including a pair of nines (1974 and 1977). A charmer with his smile, a player throughout- one of those 'where-do-you-want-me-play, coach' types.
Greene started with the Bills as a cornerback, then switched to free safety. He has played hurt; one year it looked like Tony couldn't play because of a knee injury, but he came back to the secondary when he couldn't walk without limping.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he was a defensive back and sprinter at Maryland and signed with the Bills as a free agent. Greene holds the Buffalo record with a 101-yard interception return in 1976. He has played in two Pro Bowls."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1979 Edition
"A co-holder of a Bills club record with three interceptions in one game, October 30, 1977, Tony has sure hands. Tony was the Bills' Man of the Year in 1976."
-1979 Topps No. 118
BILL SIMPSON
Free Safety
No. 45
Michigan State
"A key member of the Rams' improving young secondary, Bill was voted the club's Most Outstanding Defensive Back for 1975, his first season as a starter. In '75 he led the club in interceptions, recovered five fumbles, recovered a blocked punt against the 49ers that resulted in a touchdown and was often seen as an effective safety blitzer for the club.
An All-Big 10 selection, Bill led the conference in punt returns and in punting in 1972."
-1977 Topps No. 406
"One of the young leaders of a Ram secondary that is one of the best in pro football, Bill tied for second among NFC interceptors last season. Opposing receivers and runners consider Bill one of the NFL's hardest hitters and tacklers.
Bill's freckles and red hair make him resemble Huckleberry Finn."
-1978 Topps No. 209
"Bill tied a Rams club record for most interceptions in one game when he picked off three in a contest againt the 49ers in 1977. He continues to enhance his reputation as a 'hitter.'
Bill was an All-Big 10 center fielder at Michigan State."
-1979 Topps No. 312
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