As I move on, I ask you all to pray with me as I continue my greatest work of serving our youth through the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation. To my fans everywhere, I leave you this one request. Join me in making sure that all children are nurtured in healthy environments, educated with excellence, and developed and strengthened in their moral character. If we, together, can accomplish this, then 20 years as a Washington Redskin will be so much more than just a memory--it's a life’s journey together. Forever yours, #28

Darrell Green's final game -Green was honored prior to the game with a 15-minute ceremony, in which he was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame. Green started and played on defense. He also took a reverse from Champ Bailey on a punt return and ran 30 yards around left end, even hurdling a defender on the way.

Green was all-state in track and all-city in football at Jones High School in Houston. He has won the "NFL Fastest Man" competition four times over such notable track stars as Willie Gault, Ron Brown and Herschel Walker. Green earned the title of World's Fastest Athlete" in 1991. On the personal side, Green has dedicated his life to serving youth, and has demonstrated his commitment to the D.C. metro area by founding the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation in 1988. The mission of the foundation is to open doors of opportunity for boys and girls whose circumstances limit their chances to lead educated, moral, well adjusted lives. The centerpiece of the foundation is the Youth Life Learning Center. The Center is a community based values-driven program intended to train this generation to be educationally, technically and morally excellent. Since the original center began in Northeast D.C. eight years ago, three additional centers have started in various cities around the country. The DGYLF annually hosts "Christmas with the Redskins" in conjunction with the McLean Hilton Hotel. During this special season, players from the Redskins and individuals from the community provide essential items for kids who live in Washington, D.C. area. Green has devoted his time working with the Big Brothers of America in the D.C. area, on anti-drug campaigns and other projects. Green has testified about drug prevention before a Senate Judiciary Panel and has been the Redskins representative in the NFL-sponsored United Way outreach program. He completed his bachelor of science degree in general studies and social science on May 10, 1998, from St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, VA. Darrell also holds an honorary doctorate from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. He's a native of Houston. He and his wife, Jewell, have three children: Jerrell, Jared and Joi. They live in Ashburn, VA.

Pro Career
Played in his 17th season in Washington in 1999, setting a record for the most seasons as a Redskins player. Started all 16 regular-season games last season, increasing his team record for most regular-season games played (250) and started (248). Has 50 career interceptions which is third among active INT leaders behind Eugene Robinson (56) and Ron Woodson (54). Owns NFL record with one interception in 17 straight seasons. Has returned six INTs for TDs, a Redskins record. Oldest CB ever to play in the NFL and the oldest to return an int for a TD at 37. Earned his seventh Pro Bowl honor in 1997 (1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997) and is behind Chris Hanburger (nine) and Charley Taylor (eight). Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week five times in his career. Named NFL Man of the Year and was awarded the Bart Starr and Ken Houston Humanitarian Awards in 1996. Returned an int 83 yards for a TD vs. Phil (12/21/97), the longest return of his career. It was the fourth-straight season he returned an int for a score. Jarred the ball from Minnesota's Darrin Nelson on a fourth-down pass at the goal line late in the NFC Championship (1/17/88), securing the Redskins 17-10 victory. Returned a punt 52 yards for a TD vs. the Bears in a NFC Divisional Playoff game (1/10/88), helping the Redskins advance to the NFC Championship. Returned a fumble 78 yards for a score vs. the Colts (10/7/93), the longest such return in Redskins history. Has career-high five INTs in three different seasons: 1984, 1986, 1991. Career-high three ints vs. Detroit (11/15/87) and 12 tackles vs. Detroit (10/22/95). How Acquired: Drafted by Washington in first round of 1983 (28th overall).