White was a two-time Pro Bowl Selection early in his career (1972 & 1973) after winning the starting Right Defensive End job as a rookie. White was never a Pro Bowler again after '73, but he was a starter on all four Super Bowl Championship teams of the 70s. Nicknamed "Mad Dog" due to his intensity, White had 46 unofficial Sacks for the Steelers.
36. Dwight White
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Dwight White was Pittsburgh’s 1971 Fourth Round Pick from East Texas, and he would play the entirety of his ten-year career wearing the black and yellow.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 104th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/71.
- Departed: Retired after the 1980 Season.
- Games Played: 126
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Notable Statistics:
104 Games Started
4 Interceptions
37 Interception Return Yards
7 Fumble Recoveries
13 Fumble Recovery Yards
55.0 Quarterback Sacks*
75 Approximate Value
12 Playoff Games
9.0 Quarterback Sacks
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII & XIV)
Pro Bowl (1972 & 1973)
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