Photo: Barbara Kinney / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Reggie White is the kind of athlete I can't help but revere. A 196 cm defensive end out of Chattanooga, he spent fifteen NFL seasons being a quarterback's nightmare, and the Hall of Fame nod was a formality. What stays with me, though, is the duality, the ferocity on the field paired with the conviction of an ordained minister off it. That tension makes him far more human and interesting than the stat line suggests. His death at just 43 in 2004 still feels like a robbery. He left behind overwhelming physical dominance and a reputation for genuine kindness, and I hold nothing but respect for the man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Reggie White
- Name (Japanese)
- レジー・ホワイト
- Reading
- れじー・ほわいと
- Born
- December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 196 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Reggie White born?
December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004.
Where is Reggie White from?
Reggie White is from Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
What does Reggie White do?
Reggie White works as American football player.
How tall is Reggie White?
Reggie White is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.