About Whit Canale
Lived 1941 – 2011 (aged 69). Whit Canale was an American american football player.
John Whitfield "Whit" Canale (December 27, 1941 – September 17, 2011) was an American collegiate and professional football player who played defensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL), for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and the Boston Patriots.
Career Canale was initially drafted by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft with the 227th overall pick.
Personal life He was one of six brothers who played college football at Mississippi State or at the University of Tennessee. His brother, Justin Canale, was also a former professional football player.
Death He died on September 17, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Who was Whit Canale?
American football player (1941-2011)
When was Whit Canale born?
Whit Canale was born on 27 December 1941 in Memphis.
When did Whit Canale die?
Whit Canale died on 17 September 2011 in Memphis.
What was Whit Canale's occupation?
Whit Canale was an american football player.
What nationality was Whit Canale?
Whit Canale was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Whit Canale. https://biography.guide/whit-canale/
MLA: "Whit Canale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/whit-canale/.
Chicago: "Whit Canale." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/whit-canale/.
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