'Minister of Defense' Reggie White dies at age 43

[NitnayLion]

Source: USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2004-12-26-reggie-white-obit_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA)

BRISTOL, Conn. (SportsTicker) — Defensive end Reggie White, a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame who retired as the NFL's all-time sacks leader in 2000, died early Sunday of a heart attack at his home near Huntersville, N.C., ESPN reported. White turned 43 last week.
Nicknamed "The Minister of Defense," White had 198 career sacks with the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-92), Green Bay Packers (1993-98) and Carolina Panthers (2000).

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[davec8]

I was shocked when I heard about it a little while ago. I can't believe how many football players, especially lineman drop dead within 5 years max. of their career being over. Another sign of the beating their bodies take to be a professional football player.

[Carrie]

This is really too bad. 43 is so young.:(