Marsh White
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | April 1, 1953 Bonham, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | July 13, 2016 (aged 63) Rowlett, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Bonham | ||||||||||||
| College | Arkansas (1971–1974) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1975: 12th round, 287th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Marshall Reginald White (April 1, 1953 – July 13, 2016) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life
[edit]White was born on April 1, 1953, in Bonham, Texas.[1] He attended Bonham High School and played football, earning all-district honors his junior and senior year.[2][3][4]
College career
[edit]White played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1971 to 1974.[2] In 1971 he played on the freshman team before he became a three-year letterman from 1972 to 1974.[5][2] White played in 33 games and rushed for 694 yards and three touchdowns.[6] In addition he had one catch for six yards his senior season.[6] In 1972, White's dorm room was destroyed in a fire during finals week.[7]
Professional career
[edit]New York Giants
[edit]White was selected in the tenth round, with the 268th overall selection, by the New York Giants in the 1975 NFL draft.[8] He played 28 games, starting one, recording 313 rushing yards, two touchdowns and five receptions for 22 yards.[1] On September 8, 1977, White was placed on the injured reserve.[9]
Detroit Lions
[edit]On August 1, 1978, White was traded to the Detroit Lions, along with defensive tackle, Dave Gallagher, for two undisclosed draft picks in the 1979 NFL draft.[10] The trade was eventually nullified after he injured his knee during the physical.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]White is the cousin of Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Marsh White Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Marsh White Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Bonham,, Plano Lead Way On District 6-AAA Squad". The Courier-Gazette. December 21, 1969. p. 6. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Plano Paces Field In All-District Elevens". Plano Daily Star-Courier. December 20, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Hogs Have Bitter Memories Of 1971". The Odessa American. March 19, 1972. p. 24. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "Marsh White College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Marsh Loses All in Dorm Fire". The Bonham Daily Favorite. December 20, 1972. p. 4. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Marsh White Drafted for Pro Ball by New York". The Bonham Daily Favorite. January 30, 1975. p. 2. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Miller, Norm (September 10, 1977). "Giants 'So Big' Draft Choice of '75 Released". Daily News. p. 29. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Whelan, Tom (August 3, 1978). "Giants battle the clock as Browns Loom". The Reporter Dispatch. p. 32. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Sylvester, Curt (August 16, 1978). "Clark trims Lions' roster, but adds another fullback". Detroit Free Press. p. 60. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Sylvester, Curt (August 17, 1978). "Lions trade for Brockington". Detroit Free Press. p. 13. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Weekend Area Basketball Slate". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. November 16, 1973. p. 118. Retrieved August 28, 2026.