Cardinals to induct Roy Green into Ring of Honor
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The Arizona Cardinals announced Wednesday that wide receiver Roy Green will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor at halftime of the team's Oct. 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Green, a fourth-round draft pick out of Henderson State in 1979, began his career as a return specialist but developed into a two-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection as a wide receiver. He ranks second in franchise history in career touchdowns (69) and third in all-purpose yards (10,798).
Green had three 1,000-yard receiving season and finished his Cardinals career with 522 receptions for 8,496 yards. He also played in the defensive backfield, where he recorded four interceptions and recovered four fumbles.
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He played his final two seasons in Philadelphia before retiring in 993. He will become the 16th member of the Cardinals Ring of Honor, and the first wide receiver.