Reggie White Collectible

Born on December 19, 1961, Reginald Howard 'Reggie' White was the 'Minister of Defense'. Reggie was one of football's most fertile sackers in the USFL (United States Football League), and the NFL. Brought up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, White played at the University of Tennessee. He set school records for the most sacks in a season, game, and career and still holds those records. After his success in college, White signed with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL. He played with the team for two seasons making 192 tackles, 23.5 sacks, and even forced fumbles in 36 games. When the USFL collapsed, Reggie moved to the NFL and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. Within a period of eight seasons with the Eagles, Reggie picked up 124 sacks and became the Eagles' all-time sack leader. In 1987, White set a then-record with 21 sacks and also became the only player to accumulate 20 or more sacks in just 12 games. Reggie White also set the record for the most sacks per game in a regular season, in NFL history, with 1.75 sacks per game. In 1993, White moved to the Green Bay Packers where he played with them for six seasons. Known for his defensive stature, White helped the team reach two Super Bowls, including a victory in Super Bowl XXXI and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1998 even though he suffered from fatigue, lung inflammation, shortness of breath and back pain in 1997. White was diagnosed with a systemic inflammatory disease called sarcoidosis. In the 1998 season, White announced his retirement, but again returned in 2000, playing for the Carolina Panthers. Struggling to keep up, Reggie just made 15 tackles and 5.5 sacks and therefore retired in the following season. On December 26, 2004, White died at the age of 43. During the 2005 season, the three teams that he played for retired White's number 92 jersey. His popularity remains at a high and all collectibles and merchandise carrying his likeness are keenly sought by football fans everywhere in an attempt to cherish a bit of the magic that Reggie White brought every time he stepped onto a football field.