Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning unanimous All-American honors.

Reggie White earned the nickname "The Minister of Defense" as a senior at Tennessee. The moniker surely had to do with something more than the fact that he became an ordained minister at the age of 17. That became instantly apparent when he began his pro football career.

Jan 25, 2024 · Reggie White was a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers, and one of the most awarded defensive players in NFL history.

Dec 22, 2024 · Reggie White (born December 19, 1961, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.—died December 26, 2004, Huntersville, North Carolina) was an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the history of the sport.

Dec 13, 2023 · White, who died Sunday at age 43, played 15 years in the NFL, including six with the Green Bay Packers, and finished his career with 198 sacks, now second on the all-time list. He was elected to...

Dec 7, 2023 · ESPN will debut the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, The Minister of Defense on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 9 p.m ET.

May 3, 2023 · ESPN Films today announced that it is in production on a 30 for 30 documentary, “The Minister of Defense,” that examines the complex and sometimes controversial life of Reggie White, one of the greatest and most faith-driven players in NFL history.

Dec 11, 2023 · "The Minister of Defense," the next installment of ESPN's Emmy-award-winning 30 for 30 series, highlights the life of NFL legend Reggie White. The film follows...

Dec 18, 2024 · The Minister of Defense helped change the face of the NFL, then changed the face of the Green Bay Packers. Here's what to know about Reggie White. ... He was selected to the NFL’s all-decade teams for both the 1980s and 1990s, and he was one of three defensive ends named to the league’s 75th anniversary all-time team in 1994, six years ...

Dec 13, 2023 · ESPN is rolling out its new Reggie White “30 for 30″ film, titled “The Minister of Defense” tonight and looking back at one of those most feared defensive linemen in NFL history.