Former defensive end, LC Greenwood, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 67 from natural causes.
Greenwood was one of four defensive linemen that dominated the 70’s, helping the Steelers win four Super Bowls in six years. Partnered with Ernie Holmes, Dwight White, and “Mean” Joe Greene, Greenwood terrorized opposing offensive lines as part of the “Steel Curtain”. Joe Greene is the only surviving member from that group as White and Holmes died six months apart in 2008.
Greenwood was a tenth round selection in the 1969 draft out of the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
At 6’6, 245 lbs, Greenwood was a menace for opposing offenses. Yet, he didn’t get the recognition early in his career. Often times, he would make a tackle and the PA announcer would credit Joe Greene with the play. Combining that with an ankle injury eventually led Greenwood to wear gold shoes.
By the end of his 12 year career, Greenwood was selected to six Pro Bowls, two First-Team All Pro honors, and won four Super Bowl championships. He was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2006 but was never inducted.
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