Victor Green (‘89) of Buford, Georgia, will be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 23 at the Hinds Community College Clyde Muse Center in Pearl.
Green graduated with an associate degree from Co-Lin, where he played football. He continued his education at Akron University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice. During his time on the Akron football team, he served as team captain.
Green went on to spend 11 years in the NFL, including nine years with the New York Jets, where he started as strong safety. He led the NFL in tackles in 1995 and 1996 and he set a team record with 20 tackles. He was named “Best Strong Safety” in Jets history and was honored by being placed on the Jets Four Decades Team. He is on the “Iron Man List” for 180 consecutive games played in his career. Green also spent a year with the New England Patriots, and one year with the New Orleans Saints. Green was inducted into the Co-Lin Hall of Fame in 2017.
Green is also known for his philanthropic work, most notably his Victor Green Foundation, offering tutoring, mentoring, and educational services for kids in need. He was awarded the Key to the City of Americus (Georgia) because of his work in his hometown community. Americus also named a street after him, Victor Green No. 21 Drive. Green was honored along with President Jimmy Carter in a salute to “Americus Greats.”
“You always like to be acknowledged for the work you’ve done,” he said. “I’m grateful for the people who voted for me, and I’ll represent the Mississippi Community College Hall of Fame with the utmost respect.”
Green and his wife Esther have three children, Kennedy, Victoria, and Elijah, and one grandchild, Lincoln, with two on the way, Tatum and Cairo.
