About J. T. White
Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 85). J. T. White was an American american football player.
Athletic career At River Rouge High School he played baseball, basketball and football before attending Ohio State. In 1942, he lettered in both basketball and football at Ohio State as a sophomore.
White matriculated at Ohio State University , where he earned a varsity letter playing for Paul Brown's 1942 team. His younger brother, Paul was captain at Michigan when White transferred. The Football Writers Association of America named him as their second-team All-American center for the 1947 college football season. White played in the 1948 College All-Star Game,
Coaching career He chose to join Bennie Oosterbaan's Michigan coaching staff for six years (1948–53), including the national champion 1948 Michigan Wolverines football team. Then, for 26 seasons, from 1954 through 1979, J.T. was a defensive line coach at Penn State, first under Rip Engle and then under Joe Paterno,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. T. White?
American football player and coach (1920-2005)
When was J. T. White born?
J. T. White was born on 10 July 1920 in Wadley.
When did J. T. White die?
J. T. White died on 21 November 2005 in Danville.
What was J. T. White's occupation?
J. T. White was an american football player.
What nationality was J. T. White?
J. T. White was American.
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