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Cornell Green dies at 86
Former Cowboys DB and Broncos scout Cornell Green dies at 86.
In brief
Former Cowboys DB and Broncos scout Cornell Green dies at 86. Former Cowboys defensive back and Broncos scout Cornell Green died at age 86. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Cornell Green dies
Former Cowboys defensive back Cornell Green died at age 86.
Green's basketball background
Green grew up in California as an elite basketball player earning all-state honors.
Utah State career
He earned All-America honors at Utah State in 1961 and 1962 with 1,067 rebounds.
Cowboys training camp
The Cowboys invited Green to training camp after the Chicago Zephyrs drafted him in 1962.
Cowboys career
Green played 13 seasons for the Cowboys, starting 167 games with one missed game.
Cowboys achievements
He led the Cowboys in interceptions four times, earned three Pro Bowls, and two first-team All-Pro honors.
What it means
Former Cowboys defensive back and Broncos scout Cornell Green died at age 86.
