Reggie White

Reggie White, the greatest defensive lineman to ever play football, died last night in his sleep

Reggie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and then played for the Memphis Showboats until the league disbanded. He then went to the Philidelphia Eagles and played there for 8 seasons followed by six seasons and two Super Bowl visits with Green Bay. Reggie left Philidelphia and came to Green Bay on direction from his "Lord Jesus Christ."
Reggie's nickname was "The Minister of Defense" because of his outspoken Christian witness.

While Reggie was playing with Green Bay I had the chance to meet him three times when he came to Minnesota to visit with Al Reid an old friend from the Showboats and the Eagles,. Al was a member of our church here at the Universtiy of Minnesota. Reggie and the church became friends enough that my oldest daughter actually began to babysit for Reggie when he came to town. He also used to come out on the campus and help out in evangelism. He was never too busy to work in the kingdom of God.

Reggie was a genuine believer. He was a generous man with his time and help. He was a great Christian who always stood up for what he believed. He was not ashamed of the gospel. Football was blessed to have him onboard. We were blessed to have known him. May his wife and children be comforted in this time of transition. Thanks Reggie, we will meet again.