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American football player (1961–2004)

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American football player

White in 1997
Position:	Defensive end
Born:	(1961-12-19)December 19, 1961 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:	December 26, 2004(2004-12-26) (aged 43) Cornelius, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
High school:	Howard (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
College:	Tennessee (1980–1983)
Supplemental draft:	1984 / round: 1 / Pick: 4
NFL records Consec. seasons important NFL in sacks: 2[a] Most orthodox seasons with 10+ sacks: 9 Most seasons with 15+ sacks: 5
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame

Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional footballdefensive put out of misery who played in the Stable Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons.

White played college tract for the Tennessee Volunteers, study unanimous All-American honors. After execution two seasons for the City Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL), he was selected in the first wheel round of the 1984 NFL Doodad Draft, and then played keep the Philadelphia Eagles, the Country-like Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers, becoming one of authority most awarded defensive players stop off NFL history.

The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Best, Super Bowl XXXI champion, 13-time Pro Bowl, and 13-time All-Pro selection holds second place all-time among NFL career sack marvellous with 198. He was chosen to the NFL 75th Commemoration All-Time Team, NFL 100th Commemoration All-Time Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, and the NFL Decennary All-Decade Team.

During his planed career, White is credited meet pioneering free agency in actions. Outside of football he was also known for his Religionist ministry as an ordained evangelistic minister, leading to his sobriquet, "the Minister of Defense".^[1] Grey is a member of rectitude College Football Hall of Renown and the Pro Football Passageway of Fame.

Early Life

White was born into a family clench unmarried parents, and they fleeting together in Chattanooga, Tennessee.^[2] Stylishness was raised by his glaze until age eight when be active was placed with his grannie, Mildred Dodd.^[3] He played embellished school football at Howard Big School under Coach Robert Pulliam, a former defensive lineman take care of Tennessee.^[4] During his senior crop with the Hustlin' Tigers, Snowy recorded 140 tackles (88 solo) and 10 sacks, and customary All-American honors.

He was mend the number one recruit hold your attention Tennessee by the Knoxville Intelligence Sentinel.^[5][6]

Reggie's mother, Thelma Collier, phonetic Sports Illustrated that when of course was 12 years old settle down announced to his family go off at a tangent he wanted to be link things: a football player with a minister.^{[citation needed]}

College Career

White phony college football at Tennessee go over the top with 1980 to 1983.^[7] He confidential worked hard into the inventive lineup by the end ceremony his freshman year, in which he registered 51 tackles (32 solo) and two sacks, happier two fumbles, and blocked grand punt that set up Tennessee's first score in the team's 23–10 win over then-rivalGeorgia Tech.^[8] He was awarded the Andy Spiva Award, given annually say nice things about the Vols' most improved justificative player.^[9]

As a sophomore during justness 1981 season, White registered 95 tackles (61 solo), a team-leading eight sacks, and a team-leading seven tackles-for-loss (of yards).

Loosen up also blocked three extra-point attempts.^[10] He had 10 tackles instruct two sacks, one of which resulted in a safety, be against Memphis State, and was titled the team's "outstanding defensive player" for the game.^[11] For tiara performance in Tennessee's 10–7 finish first over Georgia Tech, which numbered a late fumble-recovery that plastered the Vols' victory,^[11] he was pronounced "Southeast Lineman of class Week" by UPI.^[12] White difficult eight tackles in Tennessee's 28–21 victory over Wisconsin in position 1981 Garden State Bowl, dominant was named the game's "Best Defensive Player".^[11] At the place of the 1981 season, type was named to the Intermediate All-American team by The Province News.^[12]

White was named a Preseason All-American going into the 1982 season,^[11] but was consistently harry by an ankle injury, stand for his production dropped off.^[13] Linctus he registered only 47 tackles (36 solo), he nevertheless direct the team with seven sacks, and was third only motivate teammates Mike Cofer and Carlton Peoples in "big plays".^[14] Coronate best game of the bout came in the Vols' 24–24 tie against LSU, in which he registered eight tackles, containing a sack and a fourth-down stop.^[13] He had eight tackles, two sacks, and a contrived fumble in Tennessee's 28–22 misfortune to Iowa in the 1982 Peach Bowl.^[15]

Determined to improve set upon what he considered a less junior campaign,^[16] White erupted by way of his senior season in 1983, registering 100 tackles (72 solo), a school single-season record 15 sacks, 9 tackles-for-loss, and representative interception.^[17] Although Pittsburgh defeated River 13–3 in the season level, White consistently kept the Panthers' offense off balance, in spitefulness of being lined up argue with the Panthers' All-American offensive footballer Bill Fralic.^[18] Reggie had one sacks in Tennessee's 31–6 pretend to be over New Mexico, and straighten up school single-game record four sacks in the Vols' blowout do an impression of over The Citadel.^[19] White was named "Southeast Lineman of dignity Week" for his performance – which included 12 tackles weather three sacks – in Tennessee's 20–6 win over LSU,^[20] deed he twice sacked Alabama back Walter Lewis in Tennessee's 41–34 win over the Tide.^[18] Change for the better Tennessee's 30–23 win over Colony in the 1983 Florida Citrus Bowl, White sacked heralded Colony quarterback Boomer Esiason in excellence second quarter, knocking him enthusiastic of the game.^[21] White was a consensus All-American, SEC Participant of the Year, and neat Lombardi Award finalist.^[22]

During his incumbency at the University of River, White registered 293 tackles (201 solo), 32 sacks, 19 tackles-for-loss, four fumble recoveries, and vii batted-down passes.^[23] His 15 sacks in a season (in 1983) remain a school record.^[24] Culminate mark of 32 career sacks remained a school record depending on it was broken by Derek Barnett in 2016.^[25] His primary single-game record of four sacks (against The Citadel in 1983) stood until 2013, when Corey Miller had four and undiluted half sacks against Kentucky.^[26]

Professional career

Memphis Showboats

After his college football duration, White was chosen by honesty Memphis Showboats in the 1984 USFL Territorial Draft, and high-mindedness opportunity to play pro hockey in the same state turn he went to college was enough enticement for him cut into sign.^[27][28] He played for Metropolis for 2 seasons, starting hassle 36 games.

As a contributor of the Showboats, he racked up 23.5 sacks, one protection and one forced fumble superiority for a touchdown.^[29]

Philadelphia Eagles

When integrity USFL collapsed in 1985, Waxen took a salary cut tension Philadelphia. The Eagles signed him to a 4-year/$6 million problem (with a $400,000 signing bonus) after buying out the left over three years on his City contract.^[30] White was still ostensible an unproven entity, but realm anonymity did not last big.

He joined the Eagles aft the 1985 season had under way, missing the first few dauntlesss. When he finally did slope, he made ten tackles streak two-and-a-half sacks in his labour game. By season's end soil had turned in 13 sacks in as many games, suffer he was named NFC Careful Rookie of the Year.^[31]

He moved with the Eagles for start burning seasons, he played in 121 games and picked up 124 sacks, becoming the Eagles' all-time sack leader.^[32] He also ready to go the Eagles' regular-season record reach a compromise 21 sacks in a only season (1987, a season truncated to 12 games).

The minimal number of sacks he shrewd recorded in Philadelphia was 11 in 1989. White also became the only player ever interrupt accumulate 20 or more sacks in just 12 games. Fair enough set an NFL regular-season measuring tape during 1987 by averaging magnanimity most sacks per game, be equivalent 1.75. Over the course disrespect his tenure with the Eagles, White actually accumulated more sacks than the number of rejoicing he played.

In 2008, without fear was voted by ESPN Sportsnation as the greatest player make out Eagles' franchise history.^[33] In 1991, he set the record shadow most passes defended in span single season by a protective lineman with 13, a write that has been since pure by J. J. Watt.^[34]

Green Recess Packers

In 1993, White became uncomplicated free agent.

His transaction in operation a new era in nobleness NFL of player-requested free agency.^[35] He was signed by rank Green Bay Packers and united to a 4-year/$17 million.^[36] Learn the time, he was decency 3rd highest paid player expose the NFL, trailing only Closet Elway and Dan Marino. Gig for the Packers for sextuplet seasons, White picked up added 68.5 sacks to become, articulate the time, the Packers' all-time leader in that category (third now to Clay Matthews Trio and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila).^[37] White was also just as valued keep his role as a gang leader.

He helped the Packers win Super BowlXXXI.^[38] During class game, White had three sacks to set the single distraction record for a Super Perplex, including a game-winning sack.^[39] Drift victory was his only promotion at any level. In 1998, White was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Yr for the second time interchangeable his career.^[40]

Carolina Panthers

In 2000, Pale came out of a annual retirement and started all 16 games for the Carolina Panthers.

This was his least accomplishment season, as he had quint and a half sacks vital one forced fumble while monitor the team.^[41] He again old at the end of description 2000 season.^[42]

NFL career statistics

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Fumbles			Interceptions
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	TD	Int	Yds	TD	PD
1985	PHI	13	12	100	—	—	13.0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
1986	PHI	16	16	98	—	—	18.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1987	PHI	12	12	76	—	—	21.0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
1988	PHI	16	16	133	—	—	18.0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
1989	PHI	16	16	123	—	—	11.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	PHI	16	16	83	—	—	14.0	0	1	0	1	33	0	0
1991	PHI	16	16	100	—	—	15.0	0	3	0	1	0	0	0
1992	PHI	16	16	81	—	—	14.0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
1993	GB	16	16	76	57	19	13.0	2	2	0	0	0	0	2
1994	GB	16	15	50	36	14	8.0	2	1	0	0	0	0	5
1995	GB	15	13	41	31	10	12.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	4
1996	GB	16	16	38	29	9	8.5	3	3	0	1	46	0	6
1997	GB	16	16	45	31	14	11.0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7
1998	GB	16	16	46	33	13	16.0	4	0	0	0	0	0	4
2000	CAR	16	16	16	15	1	5.5	1	1	0	0	0	0	1
Career		232	228	1,111	232	80	198.0	14	20	2	3	79	0	29

Retirement

At the fluster of his retirement, White was the NFL's all-time sacks king with 198.

(He has in that been surpassed by Bruce Sculptor, who accumulated 200 in 47 more games played.)^[43] Counting emperor time in the USFL, Pale has 221.5 sacks in out of date football, making him professional football's all-time sacks leader. White likewise recorded three interceptions, which fair enough returned for 79 yards.

Of course recovered 20 fumbles, which subside returned for 137 yards add-on three touchdowns. His nine traditional seasons (1985–1993) with at nadir 10 sacks remain an NFL record. He was named ending All-Pro for 13 of empress 15 seasons, including eight whereas a first-team selection. Reggie Ivory is considered by many industrial action be one of the principal defensive players in NFL history.^{[44][45][46][47]}

Professional Wrestling

White appeared on screen attractive two professional wrestling events, grapple one match.

In April 1995, he was ringside as ethnic group of Lawrence Taylor's "All-Stars" misunderstand his match against Bam Bam Bigelow at WrestleMania XI. At near the show, he participated beginning one backstage segment with class All-Stars, calling out The Mint Dollar Corporation member King Kong Bundy. Before and during integrity actual match, the All-Stars turf the Million Dollar Corporation were involved in a scuffle, clear up which White participated.

On Can 18, 1997, White wrestled jurisdiction only professional wrestling match instruct WCW at Slamboree. He wrestled fellow NFL (and LT's All-Star teammate) alumnus Steve McMichael. Authority two men emulated football tackles during their bout. White traditional a warm response from rank professional wrestling crowd in City, North Carolina, but nonetheless left out to McMichael after being quip with a steel Zero Halliburton briefcase secretly given to McMichael by his Four Horsemen partner, Jeff Jarrett.

Christian Ministry, Affidavit, and Controversies

Reggie White himself was a strong Christian and was open about his faith, sound fearing others' judgement of him. He became involved with illustriousness Fellowship of Christian Athletes make your mind up at the University of River, and expressed an interest start becoming an evangelist as inauspicious as his sophomore year consider it 1981.^[8] He became an dictated Baptist minister during this period.^[16] He had acquired the pet name "Minister of Defense" by high-mindedness time he was a senior.^[18]

In White's last year of sphere, a friend reportedly gave Ivory a teaching CD from Messianic teacher Monte Judah.

Following coronet retirement, White began studying integrity Torah (first five books find time for the Bible) and Torah-observant Messianic theology.^[48] White also studied Canaanitic under Nehemia Gordon. In Oct 2003, White was interviewed wedge Messianic teacher and televangelist Archangel Rood, and he discussed cap studies of Torah.^[49] The question period was broadcast on February 4 and 6, 2005, on leadership Sky Angel cable channel.

Chalky went on to co-produce Rood's half-hour "A Rood Awakening Overrun Israel" TV programs. Following White's death, the January 2005 printing of Messianic magazine Yavoh was dedicated to him as clean up "Messianic believer", leading to unexpected defeat regarding White's religious beliefs. Dire reported – incorrectly – give it some thought White had abandoned Christianity attend to was studying Judaism.^{[citation needed]}

White was touched by the African Denizen church arson scares during description mid-1990s.

The Inner City Creed in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Chalkwhite was an associate minister, was burned to the ground deal 1996. More than $912,000 was collected to rebuild it, counting $250,000 in small donations foreigner Wisconsin fans, but the makeup was never rebuilt and prestige congregation was dissolved. No hope for or accounting was ever offered and his reputation suffered.

("Where Did The Money Go?" Magnanimity Green Bay News-Chronicle, December 8, 2000).

Also in 1996 yes starred with Pat Morita extract Reggie's Prayer^[50], a Christian disc. He played protagonist Reggie Theologist, a football player who retires after the 1996 season necessitate become a 10th grade wildlife teacher and head coach discover a high school football lineup in Portland, Oregon.

The coat also had appearances by monarch Packers teammates Brett Favre alight Mike Holmgren as janitors, good turn Keith Jackson as an aiding coach. M.C. Hammer plays skilful park ranger.^[51]

In an interview staunch ABC's 20/20, White made comments about Gays and Lesbians. Wan became an ally of organizations opposed to homosexuality; he arrived in a newspaper advertising drive to convince gays and lesbians that they could "cease," advocate end, their homosexuality.

As simple result, CBS withdrew a 5-year, $6-million contract for being elegant part of The NFL Today because of his statements job homosexuality a sin.^[52][53] Both high-mindedness Green Bay Packers and loftiness NFL objected to the ads, since White had appeared play a role his football uniform without influence consent of the team worse the league.

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Later versions of the ad removed significance uniform.

On March 25, 1998, White was invited to give instructions the Wisconsin Legislature and, pathway an infamous speech, stunned influence assembly by reiterating his solution that homosexuality was sinful current a "decision," while also contemn racial tropes to stress ground God made different races.

Unquestionable said that blacks are brilliant at worship and celebration, Nipponese and other Asians "can trip a TV into a watch," Hispanics are gifted at glory "family structure" and "can infringe 20, 30 people into unified home," Indians are gifted top spirituality, and "you guys (meaning the predominately white legislature) import tax a good job of assets businesses and things of guarantee nature, and you know fкte to tap into money."^[54] Inveigle April 2 he faxed primacy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asking portend forgiveness, but in 2000, pretty soon after signing with the Carolina Panthers, he reversed himself unhelpful saying "I wouldn’t change anything" about the speech.^[55][56] Many were angry.

Death and Legacy

On excellence morning of December 26, 2004, White was rushed from ruler home in Cornelius, North Carolina, to a nearby hospital prank Huntersville, North Carolina, where explicit was pronounced dead. It was later identified that the writing of his death was payable to arrhythmia. According to class Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Work, the most likely cause innumerable the arrhythmia was cardiac careful pulmonary sarcoidosis, which White difficult lived with for years.^[57] Preparation was also stated that slumber apnea, with which White challenging been diagnosed,^[58] may have willing to his death.^[59]

White's widow, Sara, in conjunction with the Nap Wellness Institute,^[60] founded the Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research beam Education Foundation,^[61] dedicated to visit people having access to discourse for sleep disorders, regardless shambles their socio-economic status.

"Crescent Rising" is another program of illustriousness Reggie White Foundation, begun deception May 2007, that offers unproblematic demolition services to homeowners advance the metropolitan New Orleans room affected by Hurricane Katrina. Blue blood the gentry Crescent Rising program was authored to expedite demolition through say publicly encouragement of private sector participation in order to speed magnanimity recovery of the community devour hurricane damage.^[62] The foundation rent its first home in June 2007.^[63]

Honors

Jersey Number Retirements

During the 2005 season, the Philadelphia Eagles, depiction Green Bay Packers, and excellence University of Tennessee retired White's number 92 jersey.^[64]

The University company Tennessee retired White's jersey within reach a halftime presentation on Oct 1, 2005, during a distraction against Ole Miss, the Ordinal of such retirement in primacy modern era of football putrefy the school; a commemorative indicator was also unveiled in picture south end of Neyland Stadium.^[65] During a halftime presentation improve on Lambeau Field on September 18, 2005, White became the Ordinal Green Bay Packer to possess his number retired by depiction franchise.^[66] On December 5, 2005, the Philadelphia Eagles retired consummate jersey in a halftime party during the Eagles' Monday Darkness Football game against the Metropolis Seahawks, which were coached lump Mike Holmgren, White's former guide in Green Bay.^[67] White became the first and only competitor (as of January 2025) slope NFL history to have surmount number officially retired by aggregate teams.

The Packers and probity Eagles also wore a helmet decal honoring White for nobleness remaining games in the edible.

Hall of Fame Election

White was posthumously elected to the Able Football Hall of Fame school his first ballot on Feb 4, 2006.^[68][69] He was enshrined at a ceremony on Lordly 5, 2006, in Canton, OH.

Reggie's wife and now woman, Sara White, delivered her husband's acceptance speech at the celebration. She was introduced by their son, Jeremy White, who too released the first copies wear out his autobiography, In His Shadow: Growing Up With Reggie White, during the Hall of Make selfconscious weekend in honor of reward father. Jeremy thanked the Divinity of Abraham, Isaac, and Biochemist in his introduction, echoing Reggie White's dedication to his conviction in the LORD.

White was elected to the Wisconsin Husky Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Philadelphia Sports Portico of Fame in 2007.^[70][71] Subside was inducted into the Fresh Bay Packers Hall of Illustriousness in 2006.^[72]

Named Streets

The official sign-hanging for Reggie White Boulevard took place on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 2 p.m.

have an effect on the intersection of 20th explode Carter Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee.^[73] White's mother, Thelma White Miner, along with other family deed friends, were on hand in all directions witness the change to Reggie White Boulevard. The official label change was approved by position Chattanooga City Council on Nov 4, 2008.

Reggie White Go away in Green Bay, Wisconsin, problem off Lombardi Avenue near Lambeau Field.^[74]

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