Whizzer White
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: June 8, 1917
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 187 lbs
First Team: PIT (1938)
Last Team: DET (1941)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Career History of Whizzer White
Full Name: Byron "Whizzer" WhiteDate of Birth: June 8, 1917
Teams Played For:
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1938-1940)
- Detroit Lions (1941)
Position:
Running Back (RB)Career Highlights and Accomplishments:
- Whizzer White is best known for his time as a running back in the NFL during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
- He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for three seasons, where he became recognized for his speed and agility on the field.
- In 1941, he joined the Detroit Lions, contributing to the team's offensive efforts.
- After his NFL career, White went on to achieve prominence as a legal scholar and served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1962 to 1993.
Legacy:
Whizzer White is remembered not only for his contributions to football but also for his impactful career in law and public service. His unique transition from sports to the judiciary makes his story particularly notable.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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