About John White
Lived 1935 – 1988 (aged 53). John White was an American american football player and canadian football player.
John L. White (October 9, 1935 – October 14, 1988) was an American football tight end who played three seasons in the American Football League (AFL) with the Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Texas Southern University. He was also a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Professional career White played in eighteen games for the Houston Oilers from 1960 to 1961.
Personal life John White married Otho Raye Haynes (1959). He had two children, Shawnna White and Shametria White.
After his retirement from football, White served as a community activist in Houston's African-American Third Ward, founding Project PULL (Professionals United Leadership League) in a warehouse on McGowen street with his teammate Ernie Ladd. The PULL program provided opportunities to kids up to seventeen years of age, including sports, crafts, field trips, snacks, rap sessions and tutoring.
White died on October 14, 1988, at the age of 53.
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Who was John White?
American-football player (1935-)
When was John White born?
John White was born on 9 October 1935.
When did John White die?
John White died on 14 October 1988.
What was John White's occupation?
John White was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was John White?
John White was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John White (tight end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John White. https://biography.guide/john-white-american-football-player-1935/
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