.jpg) White from 1948 Michiganensian | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1920 Wadley, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2005 (aged 85) Danville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1941–1942 | Ohio State |
| 1946–1947 | Michigan |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1948–1953 | Michigan (assistant) |
| 1954–1979 | Penn State (defensive line) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1980–1982 | Penn State (assistant AD) |
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John T. White (July 10, 1920 – November 21, 2005) was a college football assistant coach, and a second-team 1947 College Football All-American center who played for national championship teams at both the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.[1][2] White also played basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team. Although White was drafted to play professional football, he chose to pursue a career as an assistant football coach for both the Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions football teams. He served as an assistant coach for a national champion at Michigan and three undefeated and untied seasons at Penn State. White served in the United States Army during World War II causing a break in his collegiate education.