The minister of defense reggie white collected three sacks in the green bay packers 3521 win over the new england patriots in super bowl xxxi. 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. Reggie white has been called the most honored athlete ever to play defensive end in nfl history. He was born to unmarried parents, charles white and thelma dodd collier. His great godgiven abilities and his vocal preaching of the gospel of jesus christ during his nfl career earned him the nickname of minister of defense. Reginald howard white was born on december 19, 1961 in chattanooga, tennessee. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it. Defensive end reggie white was nicknamed the minister of defense. The moniker surely had to do with something more than the fact that he. At howard high school, reggie lettered in football, basketball and track. 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 and held by. Reggie white, defender of faith on and off the field. He had acquired the nickname minister of defense by the time he was a senior. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription.
Reggie white books list of books by author reggie white. Reginald reggie howard white was born on december 19, 1961. 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. Near lambeau field in green bay the packers have named a street reggie white way. White was posthumously inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 2006. In addition to his football career as a defensive lineman, white became a minister for the inner city church in knoxville, tennessee. Reggie white struck more fear in an offense than lawrence taylor. Reggie white ultimate eagles career highlights the minister of defense duration. Jeremy white, son of hall of famer reggie white, joins the. He played college football for the university of tennessee. This book is all about reggie white in his football career at green bay. This book was inspired after reggie white gave a controversial speech. Funny, intense, inspiring, challenging and heartwarming scenes provide you a unique. Sports february 3, 2006 detroit he would rise every morning and descend to the basement where an office full of books, translations and lessons waited for reggie white, his pursuit of knowledge and truth being as ferocious as his running down of quarterbacks.
Reggie white howstuffworks entertainment howstuffworks. Reggie white signed minister of defense book autographed 1991 1st. Reggie white signed minister of defense book autographed 1991 1st edition. 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. 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. The moniker surely had to do with something more than the fact that he became an ordained minister at the age of 17. For other people named reggie white, see reggie white disambiguation. White was an ordained baptist minister, which was the source of his nickname, the minister of defense. As the associate minister at the inner city church in. I received this book in high school as a christmas gift from my parents, when reggie was still alive and then playing for the green bay. Friends, teammates, and coaches talk about the nfls minister of defense hardcover september 1, 2005 by alan ross author visit amazons alan ross page. Green bay packers reggie white nfl original autographed photos. See more ideas about packers, packers football and green bay packers fans. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it reggie.
In reggie whites own fastpaced, inspiring account of. Reggie white was an ordained baptist minister, participated in several offthefield humanitarian services for his community and church. Reginald howard white december 19, 1961 december 26, 2004 was an american professional football player who played defensive end in the national football league nfl for 15 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Americas minister of defense stands firm on what it takes to win gods way.
Reggie white minister of defense signed hardback book. Reggie white earned the nickname the minister of defense as a senior at tennessee. 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. Reggie white, an outspoken christian and former allpro nfl defensive end, died suddenly on sunday at the age of 43. Reggie white news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Ten years ago, reggie white, the minister of defense, died. Jeremy white, son of hall of famer reggie white, joins the show to discuss growing up with an nfl superstar for a dad, writing his first book while in college to tell that story, countless stories of his dad and his life and much more. Get the best deals on green bay packers reggie white nfl. Reggie white green bay packers football player known as the minister of defence and offence. Remembering reggie white by shawn brown the 700 club. 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 helped changed the image of the of the defensive end position with his athletics and outspoken personality.
Reggie white cards and autographed memorabilia guide. Over 30 nfl players, coaches, and media personalities share onfield moments and offfield memories. Green bay packers reggie white nfl original autographed. Reggie white original sports autographed items for sale ebay.
Reggie white minister of defense autograph with inscription psadna authentic. The faith segment is actually a half dozen sermons, dealing with issues in the christian faith. He is well known for being a evangelical christian minister. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. To know more about reggie white, ask your local christian bookstore for reggie white. Reginald howard white december 19, 1961 december 26, 2004 was an american. Reggie white was a talented author who wrote with a passion because he believed in the message he was trying to deliver. See all books authored by reggie white, including reggie white in the trenches. 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. Reginald howard white the minister of defense position.
That became instantly apparent when he began his pro football career. The vols sports information office dubbed the massive white the minister of defense, a nickname that was catnip to reporters and fans. Search for library items search for lists search for. White actually got the nickname when he was in college. May 11, 2016 repinning is the sincerest form of flattery.
Reggie white pro football hall of fame official site. Reggie white simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nicknamed the minister of defense, he was a defensive lineman for the philadelphia. This is an autographed book signed by reggie white.
White, who used his considerable fame to preach the bible. Reggie white was a devout christian, even from his teenage years, and he became one of the most vocal preachers of christianity in the nfl. Reggie white biography loved his tennessee home, jumped. Nfl minister of defense posted on december 18, 20 by mike december 18, 20 in yesterdays blog, i reported on an iconic nfl offensive player who became the leagues first ever 2,000 yard rusher in a single season. Ordained at 17, white earned the nickname the minister of defense in college, but he didnt believe in ministers in his final years. One last thing that you may remember about white was his famous nickname. 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. At one time, sara would visit often another employee at the bank was one of saras best friends and roommate in college. He was raised by his mother until age eight when he was placed with his grandmother, mildred dodd.
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