The official sign hanging for reggie white boulevard took place on monday, december 8, 2008, at 2 p. The reggie white story details whites rise to legendary all pro and revered humanitarian status, and provides an indepth look at the impact he had on the nfl and in the lives of teammates, coaches, opponents and broadcasters along the way. Reggie white, american professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the history of the sport. White was selected by the san diego chargers with the 147th pick in the 1992 nfl draft. Friends, teammates, and coaches talk about the nfls minister of defense ross, alan on. Ten years ago, reggie white, the minister of defense, died. Holmgren called white and left a message on his answering machine. Reggie white defensive lineman, born 1970 wikipedia. Buy guaranteed authentic reggie white memorabilia including autographed.
Get the best deals on reggie white vintage sports photos when you shop the largest online selection at. Reggie white shares his conditioning routine and demonstrates his defensive lineman skills and shares his life story. Jun 28, 2016 this feature is not available right now. The vols sports information office dubbed the massive white the minister of defense, a nickname that was catnip to reporters and fans. White went on to an nfl career that included pro bowls, two super bowls and 198 sacks in 232 games. Reggie white cards and autographed memorabilia guide. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Minister of defense hardcover september 1, 1991 by reggie white author. Charlottebased interluxe is heading the auction of the late nfl hall of fame defensive end reggie white s home on the shores of lake norman.
A time pro bowler, 10time first team all pro, twotime nfl defensive player of the year, white starred most notably for the philadelphia eagles and. Since he was in our division, we got familiar with white s abilities at the pro level. Reggie white s fighting the good fight is back in print. When you hear the words reggie white early reggie and the chattanooga days knoxville the minister of defense. The white book for foreign service advisers and defence. Reggie white framed 12x12 poster photo packers minister of defense. Reggie white biography a football player and a minister, a. If you never got the chance to watch reggie white play football, you missed one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Get the best deals on green bay packers reggie white nfl original autographed items when you shop the largest online selection at. Philadelphia eagles reggie white minister of defense portrait print art 11x17. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it reggie.
He is well known for being a evangelical christian minister. Reggie white, defender of faith on and off the field. Reggie white memorabilia, autographed reggie white collectibles. Reggie white is best remembered as the minister of defense, a nickname given to him because he was an ordained minister at age 17 and a great defensive player. White s mother, thelma white collier, along with other family and friends, were on hand to witness the change to reggie white boulevard. This tract was adapted from the book by permission. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide.
Dec 27, 2004 an ordained christian minister who was known as the minister of defence, white played a total of 15 years with the philadelphia eagles, green bay packers and carolina panthers. Reggie white, the star defensive lineman of the green bay packers, drew sharp criticism from some state legislators today after his remarks concerning a range of. See all books authored by reggie white, including reggie white in the trenches. Reggie white minister of defense signed hardback book. 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. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it takes to win gods way by reggie white book 2 editions published in 1999 in english. The publication highlights the current state of the armed forces and the main. Reggie white books list of books by author reggie white.
Minister of defense 1st edition by white, reggie, hill, terry 1991. This book is all about reggie white in his football career at green bay. Two games every year taught us quickly how the minister of defense got his nickname. An ordained minister, he said he would go where god wanted him to go. Reginald howard reggie white december 19, 1961 december 26, 2004 was an american football player who is now in the pro football hall of fame.
With eric allen, brian baldinger, jarrett bell, chris berman. How reggie white changed green bays culture the rich eisen show duration. In reggie whites own fastpaced, inspiring account of. Reggie white reveals his conditioning program, techniques of the defensive end and the importance of focus and selfconfidence.
Friends, teammates, and coaches talk about the nfls minister of defense. Reggie white the minister of defense joseph vincent. Dec 28, 2004 the death of reggie white by dave zirin. Reggie white minister of defense with terry hill this hardback book was given to me as a christmas gift many years ago when i worked at a bank that reggie and sara used when in our town. After playing two professional seasons for the memphis showboats of the united states football league, he was selected in the first round of the 1984 supplemental draft, and then played for the nfls philadelphia eagles, green bay pac. All rights belong to the national football league, and the philadelphia eagles organization.
Every team in the nfl would have liked to have signed white. He was raised by his mother until age eight when he went to live with his grandmother, mildred dodd. The medical examiner in mecklenberg county, north carolina, says the minister of defense, as white was known, may have died because of a respiratory disease combined with other health problems. Reggie white simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The program is narrated by james brown and steve riach. Reggie white the minister of defense, who was in real life a minister who god called home too young. He played college football for the university of tennessee, and was recognized as an allamerican. White went to the pro bowl for a record consecutive seasons. As a result, reggie white cards and autographed memorabilia have become quite collectible. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it takes to win gods way, and more on. Those closest to reggie clearly saw that distinction. Terry hill books list of books by author terry hill.
Reggie white, an outspoken christian and former allpro nfl defensive end, died suddenly on sunday at the age of 43. Reggie white minister of defense packers framed 11x14 photo display. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. I remember reggie white presents the recollections and favorite stories of this dynamic minister and pro footballs minister of defense as captured in more than two dozen interviews with teammates, friends, coaches, acquaintances, and members of the media. Reggie white, who has died of heart failure aged 43, apparently due to a respiratory condition, was one of the greatest defensive players in american football history. This is an autographed book signed by reggie white. All rights and clips belong to the philadelphia eagles and the national football league. A native of chattanooga, white began his distinguished athletic career at howard high school. Over 30 nfl players, coaches, and media personalities share onfield moments and offfield memories. His demonstrative play on the field ushered in a new era in football making the defensive end position one to be feared, respected and worthy of star power. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it takes to win gods way. The faith segment is actually a half dozen sermons, dealing with issues in the christian faith. That became instantly apparent when he began his pro football career.
Green bay the minister the lighter side of reggie seeking the truth off the field remembering reggie reggie white timeline. Ten years ago, reggie white, the minister of defense, died at. The reason reggie white is the best defensive football player ive seen in 30 years of passionately following the nfl is simple. In his 15year nfl career, he was selected to the pro bowl consecutive times and, at the time of his retirement, he was the nfls alltime career leader in sacks with 198. Reggie white earned the nickname the minister of defense as a senior at tennessee. Ordained at 17, white earned the nickname the minister of defense in college, but he didnt believe in ministers in his final years. He was known as the minister of defense and some people seem to think he earned that when he was with the philadelphia eagles.
Reggie white news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Reginald reggie howard white was born on december 19, 1961. The next year, wolf and holmgren went after reggie white, a free agent who was one of the greatest defensive players in the history of pro football. On the morning of monday, february 14, 2005 8 days after super bowl 39the lord led me to watch a report aired on the 90minute, sundaynight version of espns sportscenter. The 6foot5, 290 pound white was an amazing combination of speed, superhuman strength, and athleticism. Jun 01, 2012 the white book for foreign service advisers and defence attaches commonwealth defence liaison staffs and foreign service attaches accredited to london. Terry hill has 37 books on goodreads with 439 ratings. Commonly known as the minister of defense, he played a total of 15 years in the league, eight with the philadelphia eagles, and six with the green bay packers. Nicknamed the minister of defense, he was a defensive lineman for the philadelphia eagles from 1985 until 1992 and for the green bay packers from 1993 to 1998. Reggie white is the author of reggie white in the trenches 4. After the usfl played its final game in 1985, white joined the eagles. Nfl legend reggie white passed away in his sleep sunday at the tragic age of 43. He was the inspirational bigplay leader of tennessees staunch defense throughout a brilliant collegiate career.
Jul 31, 2006 reggie white mixed faith and football minnesota vikings wide receiver cris carter, right, and green bay packers defensive end reggie white share a moment in prayer at the packers bench after their game in which white suffered a fourth quarter sprained knee and had to leave the game sunday, nov. The carolina panthers defense closes the door on indianapolis colts running back marlon mack for a turnover on downs inside the red zone. White actually got the nickname when he was in college. Reggie white autographed mini helmet minister of d jsa certified. Drawing from his experience as a celebrity athlete, christian minister, and innercity philanthropist, white sets forth a conservative christian critique of american life. Defensive end reggie white, known as the minister of defense, was named the nfl defensive player of the year in 1987 and 1988. He had acquired the nickname minister of defense by the time he was a senior. Reginald reggie howard white was born on december 19, 1961, in chattanooga, tennessee to thelma collier and charles white, who were unmarried at the time.
Remembering reggie white by shawn brown the 700 club. Reggie white signed minister of defense book autographed. A time pro bowler, 10time first team all pro, twotime nfl defensive player of the year, white starred most notably for the philadelphia eagles and green bay packers. Nicknamed the minister of defense, he was a defensive lineman for the philadelphia. Reginald howard white was an american professional football player who played defensive end in the national football league for 15 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Reggie white and what he believed by reading this article.
White was named to the pro bowl and allpro teams times during his 15year career and was voted to the pro football hall of fame in 2006, months after. Charlottearea estate on lake norman of late nfl hall of. Funny, intense, inspiring, challenging and heartwarming scenes provide you a unique and engaging personal look at this legendary athlete. White played high school football for the milford mill academy millers of milford mill, maryland, helping the team win the state class c championship in 1987. A twotime nfl defensive player of the year and ordained minister who was known as the minister of defense, white played a total of 15 years with philadelphia 198592, green bay 199398 and. Nicknamed the minister of defense, white holds the record with consecutive pro bowl selections and was named to the nfls 75th anniversary team. I would be surprised if anyone familiar with reggie white is unfamiliar with the fact that he was a minister in addition to being a hall of fame defensive end. In fighting the good fight, white expands upon the themes of his impromptu, controversial, but deeply felt speech before the wisconsin assembly. Reggie white pro football hall of fame official site. Jan 26, 20 reggie white is best remembered as the minister of defense, a nickname given to him because he was an ordained minister at age 17 and a great defensive player. Reggie white minister of defense sports spectrum magazine. See all books authored by terry hill, including manufacturing strategy, and reggie white.
This book is a bargain not only because its older, but. White was a guy that was as good on the field as he was off of it. At one time, sara would visit often another employee at the bank was one of saras best friends and roommate in college. Green bay packers reggie white nfl original autographed. The moniker surely had to do with something more than the fact that he became an ordained minister at the age of 17. This dvd is an extensive 2hour documentary on the life and career of former nfl defensive star and hall of famer reggie white.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Reggie white ultimate eagles career highlights the. He played in 22 games for the chargers from 1992 to 1994. Reggie white signed minister of defense book autographed 1991 1st edition. To know more about reggie white, ask your local christian bookstore for reggie white. Reggie white highlights the minister of defense youtube. He was a pro bowl player consecutive seasons from 1986 to 1998 and he is footballs career sacks leader with 68. Reginald howard white december 19, 1961 december 26, 2004 was an american. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet.
I do not own these clips, the footage, or the audio. Learn the skills of pass rushing and tackling which made reggie white one of the most feared defensive ends in the game. Books by terry hill author of essential operations. Reginald howard reggie white, surnomme the minister of defense, ne le 19 decembre 1961 a chattanooga et mort le 26 decembre 2004 a cornelius, est. While at the university of tennessee, white dominated on the field and was popularly nicknamed the minister of defense. An ordained minister, white was dubbed the minister of defense.