Older brother Elijah ‘ Pumpsie’ Green is most known for being the first African American player in Boston Red Sox History. The last team to integrate. ‘ Pumpsie’ made his debut for Boston on July 21st, 1959 when he pinch ran for which Red Sox teammate?
Cornell ‘Sweet Lips’ Green never missed a game in 13 seasons playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Including 145 consecutive games while roaming in the Dallas secondary. Green ranks 6th in Cowboys history with 34 interceptions. Did you know that Cornell never played a down of College Football? He was an All-American Basketball star for Utah State instead.