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Reggie White

 
 
Reggie White Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
1. Reggie White Marker
Inscription. Born December 19, 1961 (Chattanooga, TN), died December 26, 2004 (Huntersville, NC). A dominating defensive end, Reggie White played a total of 15 years in the NFL with Philadelphia, Green Bay and Carolina and earned the nickname "Minister of Defense." He retired in 2000 as the NFL's all-time leader in sacks with 198. A member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team, White was elected to the Pro Bowl a record 13 straight times from 1986-98. He was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998. White helped lead the Green Bay Packers to two consecutive Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XXXI after the 1996 season. Inducted - 2005
 
Erected 2005 by Presented to the Hall of Fame by the Green Bay Packers.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pro Football Hall of Famers series list.
 
Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. It is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (here, next to this marker); Andy North (here, next to this marker); Lee Kemp (here, next to this marker); Judith Sweet (here,
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next to this marker); John Powless (here, next to this marker); Earl L. "Curly" Lambeau (here, next to this marker); Edward P. "Ned" Allis (here, next to this marker); Mike Webster (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
 
More about this marker. The Marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame which is located on the east side of the UW-Panther Arena along North 4th Street.
 
Regarding Reggie White. Reggie White was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2006.
 
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
2. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque
UW Milwaukee Panther Arena image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
4. UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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