The following quotes are from numerous interviews conducted by Ron Lippock, publisher of the Pittsburgh Sports Daily Bulletin, and his book, Steelers Takeaways: Player Memories Through the Decades.

Ron’s book chronicles the stories of over 400 Pittsburgh Steelers, from the big name stars to the little known behind-the-scenes help, and everything in-between.

The quotes below are snippets from Steelers Takeaways, a compilation of personal interviews with each of these individuals detailing their time playing with 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Kevin Greene.

Jim Miller

“We had Kevin Greene and Greg Lloyd as outside linebackers on that team. I always felt like games were easier than practice after having to block those two guys all week.”

Brentson Buckner

“I was playing next to a future Hall of Famer in Kevin Greene. I just needed to go in a become a piece of the puzzle.”

Jeff Zgonina

“Kevin Greene. Jerry O especially taught me  a lot. Told me where to go almost on every play. I learned and tried to develop from everyone and they helped me.”

Kendall Gammon

“I remember Kevin Greene once as I was coming into practice, using the ball machine to shoot balls at people as they walked through the gate on to the field.”

Jason Gildon

“It was a privilege playing with some great guys – Kirkland, Lloyd, Greene – guys in the prime of their careers while I was a rookie.”

Oliver Gibson

“Greene had that showmanship.”

Ariel Solomon

“Kevin Greene was also a great guy and his long hair and over the top WWF type personality on the field make him one of a kind in the league at that time.”

Tim Jorden

“We had Kevin Greene and Greg Lloyd as outside linebackers on that team. I always felt like games were easier than practice after having to block those two guys all week.”

Brenden Stai

“Kevin Greene (passionate guy on and off the field…I grew up watching him when he was with the Rams.) ”