December 26, 2004
SACKED:
'Minister of Defense' Reggie White dies at age 43 (AP, 12/26/04)
Reggie White, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, died Sunday of a massive heart attack at his home near Huntersville, N.C.
He turned 43 last week."Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," White's wife, Sara, said in a statement through a family pastor. "His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to thank you in advance for honoring our privacy."
A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, White played a total of 15 years with Philadelphia, Green Bay and Carolina.
Nicknamed the "Minister of Defense," White retired in 2000 as the NFL's all-time leader in sacks with 198.
So passes a great conservative. Posted by Orrin Judd at December 26, 2004 12:57 PM
He was also a race realist. I'll miss him.
Posted by: carter at December 26, 2004 6:02 PMOne of my great-aunts was a Franciscan nun. Her viewing and funeral mass, attended by a lot of people in brown robes, was actually a joyous occasion--she was going home. All condolences to his family, but I feel that Reggie White is going home.
Posted by: Lou Gots at December 26, 2004 8:39 PMReggie White was a special figure on and off the field.
Posted by: Bart at December 27, 2004 6:51 AM