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Reggie White

United States · 1985–2000

The Minister of Defense — 198 career sacks.

198
Career sacks: 13
Pro Bowls: 2
Defensive POY: 1
Super Bowls

Career

White combined the size of a run-stopping lineman with the speed of a pass rusher, and led the league in sacks twice. His 1993 free-agency move to Green Bay was a landmark for player movement and delivered the franchise a Super Bowl three years later.

Honours

Second-most sacks in NFL history
Super Bowl champion with Green Bay, 1996 season
Two Defensive Player of the Year awards
Thirteen consecutive Pro Bowl selections

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