Former Cowboys DB Cornell Green dies at 86

Cornell Green, the former Dallas Cowboys defensive back who became a longtime NFL scout, died at 86, the Cowboys announced Wednesday, October 21. The team did not disclose a cause of death. Green played for Dallas from 1962 to 1974 after joining the team as an undrafted free agent. He had played basketball at Utah State and had not played college football. The Cowboys said he never missed a game during his 13 seasons with the team. A versatile defender, Green played cornerback for eight seasons before moving to safety for his final five. He earned five Pro Bowl selections and was a first-team All-Pro in 1966 and 1967, according to career accounts. His 34 interceptions are tied for fifth in Cowboys history. Green was part of the Dallas team that won Super Bowl VI following the 1971 season. The Cowboys also named him to their 25th Anniversary Team. He finished his playing career after the 1974 season, having appeared in 182 regular-season games, according to career records cited in reports about his death. The Denver Broncos said Green spent 28 years as a scout with the team, contributing to a 46-year career in the NFL. He began scouting while still connected to the Cowboys and...