Knowra Reggie White Reggie White Reggie White (1961–2004) was an American football defensive end known for his powerful pass rush. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1987 NFL season : The 1987 National Football League season, shortened by a players’ strike and marked by replacement players. White’s first season with Philadelphia began a run of dominant Eagles defenses.
Defensive end : A defensive position on the edge of the line, tasked with pressuring passers and containing runs. White played the position from which he attacked opposing quarterbacks and backfields.
Mike Holmgren : An American football coach who led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl victory and later coached the Seattle Seahawks. Holmgren coached White in Green Bay during the team’s rise to the 1996 championship.
Pro Football Hall of Fame : A museum and hall of fame in Canton, Ohio, honoring figures in professional American football. White entered the Hall of Fame in 2006, two years after his death.
Christianity in the United States : The diverse Christian traditions, institutions, and communities present in the United States. White was an ordained evangelical minister and frequently spoke publicly about his Christian faith.
1988 NFL season : The 1988 National Football League season, in which the San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl. White recorded 18 sacks, one of the standout seasons of his Philadelphia career.
Pass rush : A defense’s effort to pressure the quarterback before a passing play can develop. White’s explosive rushes made him one of football’s most productive sack artists.
Brett Favre : An American football quarterback who played most of his career for the Green Bay Packers. Favre and White were central figures on Green Bay’s Super Bowl-winning team.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award : An annual award recognizing the National Football League’s outstanding defensive player. White won the award twice, in 1987 and 1998.
Evangelicalism : A Protestant movement emphasizing personal conversion, biblical authority, and sharing the Christian message. White’s public ministry and religious identity were closely associated with evangelical Christianity.
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