It's pretty common knowledge that fake news is everywhere these days. It's very important that you don't end up believing everything you see on the Internet. And this is no different.
Rumors of "Mean" Joe Greene's death were exaggerated, according to the Steelers. As reported by TMZ, the Pittsburgh team have spoken out after a fake report claiming the legend's death surfaced on Friday.
They had a pretty succinct reply, saying it was "not accurate". Great news, honestly. I bet Steelers fans everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief. What makes this hoax especially tragic is that Greene is the last surviving member of the legendary Steel Curtain defense.
Greene was an absolute menace on the field - he really earned his "Mean" nickname. His fierce play during his 13-year career netted him 77.5 sacks, with 16 fumble recoveries and 1 interception.
A star-studded champion, Joe Greene won four Super Bowls. He was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, as well as NFL Man of the Year. He also earned 10 Pro Bowl selections.
The Steelers have honored Greene in a number of ways ever since he left the league. He's been inducted into the Hall of Fame and the Hall of Honor, and been included on thier All-Time Team list. They also retired his number 75 jersey.
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What Did the Hoax About Joe Greene's Death Say?
There were a variety of posts online that came out at around the same time as each other. They were on the heels of Chuck Norris' tragic death, so people were admittedly especially susceptible to misinformation.
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