In the spot, “Mean Joe Greene,” which was part of the “Have a Coke and a Smile” ad campaign, a 9-year-old Okon offers the injured and dejected football star a Coke after a rough game.

Greene wasn't always a household name. When the Steelers drafted him fourth overall in 1969, a newspaper headline asked: "Who's Joe Greene?" It didn't take him long to answer. He won four Super ...

Entertainment News // 7 years ago Famous birthdays for Sept. 24: Nia Vardalos, 'Mean' Joe Greene Actor Nia Vardalos turns 55 and Football Hall of Fame member "Mean" Joe Greene turns 71 ...