American · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Born 19 December 1961American defensive end who dominated the NFL for 15 seasons, recording 198 career sacks and earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Reginald Howard White was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1961. Known as the Minister of Defense, he recorded 198 career sacks — the second-highest in NFL history. He won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers after the 1996 season, recording three sacks. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice (1987, 1998) and was selected to 13 Pro Bowls. His combination of speed, strength and technique — particularly the hump move — made him virtually unblockable one-on-one. He was the NFL's signature 1993 free agent, choosing Green Bay and helping transform them into a championship team. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He died of cardiac arrhythmia in December 2004 aged 43.
Devastating pass rush, leadership, combining elite football with strong Christian faith
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
- Super Bowl XXXI
- Defensive Player of Year 2x
- Pro Bowl 13x
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998)
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time 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