Jerome F. Green ’50

Jerome F. Green ’50, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; Mar. 23. He was a legendary sports journalist who attended the first 56 Super Bowls. He began his journalism career in 1952, prior to serving in the Navy for four years. He returned to the profession in 1956, joining the Associated Press. He moved on to the Detroit News in 1963 and remained there until his retirement in 2004, serving as the Lions beat reporter from 1965-72 before taking on a columnist role. He continued to cover the Super Bowl and write occasional guest columns for the News through this year, opining on this year’s championship game from the setting of his home for the first time. He is survived by his daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters.