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Reggie White Biography

One of the most dominating defensive lineman in college and pro football history, was Reggie White, nicknamed "The Minister of Defense", for his play on the field, as well as being an ordained Evangelical minister.

A native of Chattanooga, White graduated from Howard High School where he was named All-State in basketball, and All-America in both basketball and football.

He was named two-sport player of the year with Patrick Ewing the first runner-up.

Arriving in Knoxville in 1980, White began to leave his mark on the SEC. In 1981, he was chosen as the Vols Outstanding Lineman and the Andy Spiva Award as the Most Improved Defensive Player.

He was named captain in his senior season in 1983, which saw him finish with 15 sacks, and a career best of 32, which is still a record at the University of Tennessee.

He has set records for sacks in a career, a single-season and a game.

He was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, consensus Al