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Roy Green
No. 81 | Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
College: Henderson State University
Draft: 4th Round 89th Pick Overall
Years with Cardinals: 1970 - 1990
Career Accolades:
2× First-team All-Pro (1983, 1984)
2× Pro Bowl (1983, 1984)
NFL receiving yards leader (1984)
NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1983)
Personal Life
About Roy: Roy Green is one of the most dynamic and versatile players in Arizona Cardinals history. A first-round draft pick in 1979, Green transitioned from defensive back to wide receiver and became one of the NFL's premier deep threats of the 1980s. Known for his elite speed and playmaking ability, he recorded multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons and led the league in receiving yards in 1984. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Green also made a major impact on special teams as a dangerous return specialist. His explosive, game-changing style cemented his place among Cardinals Legends and as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
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