J. T. White
American football player and coach (1920–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John T. White (July 10, 1920 – November 21, 2005) was a college football assistant coach, and a second-team 1947 College Football All-American center who played for national championship teams at both the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.[1][2] White also played basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team. Although White was drafted to play professional football, he chose to pursue a career as an assistant football coach for both the Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions football teams. He served as an assistant coach for a national champion at Michigan and three undefeated and untied seasons at Penn State. White served in the United States Army during World War II causing a break in his collegiate education.
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Born | (1920-07-10)July 10, 1920 Wadley, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | November 21, 2005(2005-11-21) (aged 85) Danville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Playing career | |
1941–1942 | Ohio State |
1946–1947 | Michigan |
Position(s) | Center |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1948–1953 | Michigan (assistant) |
1954–1979 | Penn State (defensive line) |
Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
1980–1982 | Penn State (assistant AD) |
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