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Reggie White

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning unanimous All-American honors. After playing two seasons for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL), he was selected in the first round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft, and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers, becoming one of the most awarded defensive players in NFL history.

The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XXXI champion, 13-time Pro Bowl, and 13-time All-Pro selection holds second place all-time among NFL career sack leaders with 198. He was selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, and the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. During his professional career, White is credited with pioneering free agency in sports. Outside of football he was also known for his Christian ministry as an ordained evangelical minister, leading to his nickname, "the Minister of Defense".

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American football player

Reggie White's Historical Timeline

  1. Reggie White is born

    Reggie White, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1961-12-19.

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When was Reggie White born?
Reggie White was born on 1961-12-19 (American).
What is Reggie White known for?
American football player
What historical events involved Reggie White?
Reggie White was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Reggie White is born.
When did Reggie White die?
Reggie White died on 2004-01-01.

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