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Art White

1915 – 1996

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About Art White

Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). Art White was an American american football player.

Arthur Pershing "Tarzan" White (December 6, 1915 – January 23, 1996) was an American professional football end and guard who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and Chicago Cardinals. He was also a professional wrestler.

White's football career began at Atmore High School in Atmore, Alabama, where he was named an all-state player in 1929. He played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was All-American in 1936. While at Alabama, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in mathematics.

White was selected by Giants in the second round of the 1937 NFL draft with the 14th overall pick. He was a Pro Bowl player in 1938. He played two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals from 1940 to 1941.

When the United States entered the Second World War, White joined the Army Air Corps. He continued to play football for the Army all-star team and attained the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he returned to civilian athletics as a professional wrestler. As a wrestler, he won multiple world heavyweight championships.

White was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1981.

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University of Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Art White?

American football player (1915-1996)

When was Art White born?

Art White was born on 6 December 1915 in Lockhart.

When did Art White die?

Art White died on 23 January 1996.

What was Art White's occupation?

Art White was an american football player.

What nationality was Art White?

Art White was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Art White

· Wikidata: Q4797142

· DBpedia: Art White

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