Bling Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 26, 2004) -- Reggie White, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, died the day after Christmas, his wife said. He was 43. "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 cause of death was not immediately known. A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, White played a total of 15 years with Philadelphia, Green Bay and Carolina. He retired in 2000 as the NFL's all-time leader in sacks with 198. The mark has since been passed by Bruce Smith. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest men ever to play the game of football," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Eagles family, our condolences go out to his wife, Sara, to his children, and to all those who have been touched by Reggie throughout his life. His legacy on and off the football field will never be forgotten." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy1 Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted December 26 Author Report Share Posted December 26 truly a class act and a true role model for kids. im very interested to know what happened when the autopsy reports surface.very sad indeed. an inspirational man on and off the field esp lately since he was an ordained minister and a man of GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 definitely one of the best ever at his positionand at 43 years......sad.....RIP, Reggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koky Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 stay off of steroids kids !! its not good for your health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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