Freeman White facts for kids
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White (No. 85) from 1965 Cornhusker
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| Position: | Defensive back, linebacker, tight end |
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| Born: | December 17, 1943 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
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| High school: | Chadsey (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College: | Nebraska (1962–1965) |
| NFL Draft: | 1966 / Round: 9 / Pick: 132 |
| AFL draft: | 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick: 11 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Freeman White II, born on December 17, 1943, was an American professional football player. He played for four seasons with the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Giants in the 1966 NFL draft. Before turning pro, he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In 1965, he was recognized as an All-American, which means he was considered one of the best college players in the country. White also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Early Life and High School Sports
Freeman White II was born on December 17, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama. He grew up to be a talented athlete. He played high school football at Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan. There, he earned "all-state" honors, meaning he was one of the best players in the entire state.
Multi-Sport Athlete
White was not just good at football. He was a true multi-sport athlete. He earned four letters in football, which means he played on the varsity team for four years. He also earned four letters in basketball, three in baseball, and three in track. This shows he was skilled in many different sports.
College Football Career
White played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was part of the team from 1962 to 1965. In 1962, he played on the freshman team. From 1963 to 1965, he was a three-year letterman for the main team.
Key College Achievements
- 1963 Season: He caught two passes for 24 yards.
- 1964 Season: White had a great year with 17 catches for 338 yards and two touchdowns. He was named first-team All-Big Eight Conference by both the Associated Press and United Press International. His 338 receiving yards were the most in the Big Eight Conference that season.
- 1965 Season: As a senior, he caught 28 passes for 458 yards and six touchdowns. This earned him consensus All-American honors. He was also named first-team All-Big Eight again. His 16.4 yards per catch and six receiving touchdowns led the Big Eight in both categories.
Setting School Records
In 1965, Freeman White set new school records for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
- He had 28 receptions and 458 receiving yards, both single-season records.
- He also set single-game records with eight catches against TCU.
- He gained 139 receiving yards against Colorado in one game.
- Overall, he set school career records with 47 catches and 820 receiving yards.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
Because of his amazing college career, Freeman White was honored. He was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1982. This shows how important he was to the team's history.
Professional Football Career
After his successful college career, Freeman White was drafted by two professional football leagues. The New York Giants selected him in the ninth round of the 1966 NFL draft. The Denver Broncos also picked him in the second round of the 1966 AFL draft. White decided to sign with the New York Giants.
Playing for the New York Giants
White played for the Giants for four seasons, from 1966 to 1969.
- 1966 Season: He played in all 14 games, starting four. He mainly played as a linebacker. He recorded one sack and returned two kicks for 14 yards.
- 1967 Season: He moved to play safety. He appeared in 14 games, starting six. He made two interceptions for 53 yards and recovered one fumble.
- 1968 Season: He played in 14 games, starting one.
- 1969 Season: White changed positions again, becoming a tight end. He caught 29 passes for 315 yards and scored one touchdown.
He was released by the Giants on September 8, 1970.
Playing in Canada
After leaving the NFL, White played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1970. He played in seven games as an offensive end. During his time with the Rough Riders, he caught seven passes for 148 yards.
