American · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Born 19 December 1961 · Died 2004-12-26Reggie White was a dominant defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers whose 198 career sacks rank among the highest in NFL history, capped by a Super Bowl XXXI title.
Reggie White retired in 2000 with 198 career sacks, second in NFL history, earned a record 13 Pro Bowl selections, and recorded three sacks in a single Super Bowl — achievements that earned him the title 'Minister of Defense' long before his sudden death at 43 prompted the sport to reckon with what it had lost.. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, two years after his sudden death from a cardiac arrhythmia on 26 December 2004, at age 43, and was named to the NFL's 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.
'Minister of Defense', one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history
How They Played
Explosive first step, powerful bull rush, exceptional strength and technique as pass rusher
Lasting Impact
One of greatest defensive ends in NFL history, revolutionized the position with size and speed combination
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2006)
- Super Bowl XXXI champion
- 13x Pro Bowl
- 8x First-team All-Pro
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1985–1992 | 121 |
| Memphis Showboats | 1984–1985 | 18 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1993–1998 | 96 |
| Carolina Panthers | 2000–2000 | 16 |
American Athletes