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Randy White

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Born : Jan. 15, 1953 - Pittsburgh, Pa.

Drafted: Randy White was drafted No.2 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1975 NFL Draft.

Years Played: 1975-1988

Position Played: Started out as a linebacker his first two seasons before being moved to defensive tackle, where he spent the remainder of his career.

Played For: Dallas Cowboys

Alma Mater: University of Maryland

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1994

Best Season: Randy White's best season was probably in 1978 when he recorded 123 tackles and 16 sacks.
Nickname: Manster (half man, half monster)
Uniform Number: At the University of Maryland, Randy White wore number 94. With the Dallas Cowboys, he wore number 54.
College Highlights:
• Consensus All-American (1974)
• Outland Trophy Winner (1974)
• Lombardi Trophy Winner (1974)
• ACC Player of the Year (1974)
• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1994)
NFL Highlights:
• Selected for the Pro Bowl Nine Times
• Named All-Pro Eight Times
• Named Super Bowl Co-MVP (XII)
• NFC Defensive Player of the Year (1978)
• NFL Defensive Lineman of the Year (1982)
• Won One Super Bowl Title (XII)
• Won three NFC Titles
• Won Five Division Titles
• Inducted into the Dallas Cowboy's Ring of Honor (1994)
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994)
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