Reggie White
American football defensive end, NFL champion
Born
1961
64 years ago
Died
December 26th, 2004
20 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1984 to 2000. Spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. Led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. Received the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award twice and was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times. Played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers
Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice
Selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times
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