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Marsh White

1953 – 2016

Football player (born 1953)

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Lived 1953 – 2016 (aged 63). Marsh White was an american football player.

Marshall Reginald White (April 1, 1953 – July 13, 2016) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Early life White was born on April 1, 1953, in Bonham, Texas. He attended Bonham High School and played football, earning all-district honors his junior and senior year.

College career White played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1971 to 1974. In addition he had one catch for six yards his senior season.

Professional career

New York Giants White was selected in the tenth round, with the 268th overall selection, by the New York Giants in the 1975 NFL draft. He played 28 games, starting one, recording 313 rushing yards, two touchdowns and five receptions for 22 yards.

Detroit Lions On August 1, 1978, White was traded to the Detroit Lions, along with defensive tackle, Dave Gallagher, for two undisclosed draft picks in the 1979 NFL draft. The trade was eventually nullified after he injured his knee during the physical.

Personal life White is the cousin of Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan.

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Who was Marsh White?

football player (born 1953)

When was Marsh White born?

Marsh White was born on 1 April 1953.

When did Marsh White die?

Marsh White died on 13 July 2016.

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Marsh White was an american football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marsh White

· Wikidata: Q108052284

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