J. T. White
.jpg) White from 1948 Michiganensian | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1920 Wadley, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2005 (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) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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| Awards | |
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John T. White (July 10, 1920 – November 21, 2005) was a
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.
Personal
White was born in Wadley, Georgia and raised in River Rouge, Michigan.[2] White earned his bachelor's degree in education from Michigan in 1948. He earned his master's degree in education at Michigan. White married the former Verna McQueen, and they had one son, Brian.[2] Verna and White were married for 53 years before she died at 75 in October 1997 of emphysema.[3]
Athletic career
At
the strong rivalry between the two schools.[1]
White matriculated at
Coaching career
He chose to join
defensive line coach at Penn State, first under Rip Engle and then under Joe Paterno,[4] who took over in 1966.[3] When White moved to Penn State to work for Engle, the staff included Paterno, Earle Bruce, Sever Toretti, Jim O'Hora and Jim Patrick.[3] His tenure on the staff included three undefeated and untied seasons (1968, 1969 and 1973). Subsequently, from 1980–1982, he served as assistant to the Penn State Athletic Director.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b May, Tim (April 23, 2008). "Boren's Transfer Sure to Add Spice To Rivalry". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
- ^ CBS Interactive. November 22, 2005. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e Rhoden, William C. (November 8, 1997). "Sports of The Times; With Ties To 2 Teams, Flip a Coin". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c Brewer, Jeff (May 2, 2008). "Panthers Claim 'Champions Challenge' Trophy". The Suburbanite. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
- ^ "1946 Football Team". Bentley Historical Library/The Regents of the University of Michigan. March 31, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
- ^ "1947 Football Team". Bentley Historical Library/The Regents of the University of Michigan. March 31, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
- ^ "Football Writers Association of America Since 1944: The All-Time Team" (PDF). www.footballwriters.com / www.allamericateam.com. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
- ^ "1947 NFL Draft". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 24, 2009.