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NFL Legacies: Randy White

There are plenty of superstars who have gained celebrity status thanks to the success of their teams. Randy White is no exception, and his legacy is something that should inspire young players whose careers are just beginning. 

White helped shape the NFL into what it is today. The high standard for rookies continues to climb, and they need to be more well-rounded than ever before. Check out the current Super Bowl betting odds to see the newest additions to the NFL. 

White played a key role in over a decade of the Cowboys‚Äô history, and was responsible for a huge amount of their success. These are some of White‚Äôs key highlights, and what kind of impact his career has had on the NFL. 

Maryland Terrapins

White finished high school having already created a high standard. In the history of Delaware High School football, he is recognized as the best all-time player. Following his graduation, White joined the Maryland Terrapins. 

It was here that his natural talent for football was honed, as coach Jerry Claiborne moved White into a defensive role. Many believe White he had potential to be one of the greatest offensive linemen in the country. White was a natural fit to the defense, and he was able to carry the Terrapins. 

1974 was an especially significant year for White, winning the Lombardi Trophy during his senior year. He was named the Liberty Bowl‚Äôs Most Valuable Player, in spite of the loss.  

White was named ESPN‚Äôs 35th best player in college history. The immense power that he demonstrated was spotted by the Cowboys, and he was their first choice in 1975. 

Dallas Cowboys

His immense strength was the stuff of legends. White was the first member of the Cowboys to bench press more than 500 pounds. White spent the next few years playing in a range of positions. 

Having moved from middle linebacker to right defensive tackle, at the age of 25 White was named to the Pro-Bowl and his first All-Pro team. He was named the 1978 NFC Defensive Player of the Year, and only missed one game during his fourteen years of dedication to the NFL. 

White‚Äôs career saw huge success, including a Super Bowl championship in ’77. He had played the second most games in Cowboys history by the time he retired. Sadly, his injuries began to catch up with him. White retired at the end of the ’88 season, after he became frustrated by a bulging disc in his neck. 

Awards And Records

White is one of the most well-known players of his era, and he has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Delaware Sports Museum Hall of Fame. He played in three Super Bowls, and six NFC Championship Games. 

White’s highest season sack total was 16 in the 1978 season, and he held himself to a very high standard that could not be reached once he suffered from various injuries. This is what led him to retire.

White is one of the most dominant Cowboys ever, and became known for his strength and power as an NFL player.

The Fizz is owned, edited and operated by Damon Amendolara. D.A. is an ’01 Syracuse graduate from the Newhouse School with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

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