Mean Joe Greene Alive, Debunking Death Rumors

0:00For the NFL, it's March 20th, and here's what's going on. Rumors hit social media claiming that Mean Joe Green, the last surviving member of the Pittsburgh Steelers legendary SteelCurrent Defense, had died. At age 79, the Steelers organization quickly contacted TMZ Sports to debunk the hoax, confirming Green is alive and doing just fine. Fans breathed a huge sigh of relief, knowing Green's impact on the team, and the NFL runs deep, shaping an era of dominant defense in Pittsburgh. Drafted fourth overall in 1969, he earned defensive rookie of the year honors right away and built a career with 10 pro bull nods. Four first team all pro selections, and two defensive player of the year awards. Credit it with about 77 and a half sacks over 13 seasons, he entered the Hall of Fame in 1987, and remains active with. Steelers alumni events today.