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Nicknamed "The Minister of Defense," White had 198 career sacks with the Eagles (1985-92), Packers (1993-98) and Carolina Panthers (2000). He went to two Super Bowls with Green Bay, winning a ring after the 1996 season.
White's sacks mark has since been passed by Bruce Smith, but he hasn't been forgotten.
Former teammate Mike Golic was visibly emotional as he remembered White on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown.
"Reggie White was the greatest defensive end of all time, but as great as he was on the field he was that much greater off the field," Golic said.
Eric Allen wrapped up his Sunday chat on ESPN.com with a few words about his former teammate.
"You probably know we were teammates from 1988-1992," Allen said. "What you probably don't know is he was probably the biggest influence on me from the time I stepped foot into Philadelphia until now. More so off the field than on. We continued to stay in touch throughout my 17 years since being a rookie in Philadelphia, and I have a great amount of love for him and his family. So like he would do, please say a prayer for him and his family."
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest men ever to play the game of football," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Eagles family, our condolences go out to his wife, Sara, to his children, and to all those who have been touched by Reggie throughout his life. His legacy on and off the football field will never be forgotten."
"[White] was a quality guy, a good man," Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie said. "He broke my collarbone my rookie year in the USFL, but he was always a peaceful guy, never arrogant, never a showboat."
He was a great human being and was loved by everyone who knew him....he inspired me too be a better person in life not just in sports...RIP Reg...BBB
White's sacks mark has since been passed by Bruce Smith, but he hasn't been forgotten.
Former teammate Mike Golic was visibly emotional as he remembered White on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown.
"Reggie White was the greatest defensive end of all time, but as great as he was on the field he was that much greater off the field," Golic said.
Eric Allen wrapped up his Sunday chat on ESPN.com with a few words about his former teammate.
"You probably know we were teammates from 1988-1992," Allen said. "What you probably don't know is he was probably the biggest influence on me from the time I stepped foot into Philadelphia until now. More so off the field than on. We continued to stay in touch throughout my 17 years since being a rookie in Philadelphia, and I have a great amount of love for him and his family. So like he would do, please say a prayer for him and his family."
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest men ever to play the game of football," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Eagles family, our condolences go out to his wife, Sara, to his children, and to all those who have been touched by Reggie throughout his life. His legacy on and off the football field will never be forgotten."
"[White] was a quality guy, a good man," Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie said. "He broke my collarbone my rookie year in the USFL, but he was always a peaceful guy, never arrogant, never a showboat."
He was a great human being and was loved by everyone who knew him....he inspired me too be a better person in life not just in sports...RIP Reg...BBB
