Editing Reggie White (section)

== Eagles Dominance ==

Reginald Howard White was born on December 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, attending the University of Tennessee before beginning his professional career in the USFL. The Eagles acquired him when that league folded, gaining a player who would immediately establish himself as the NFL's most dominant defensive force. His 1987 season, when he recorded 21 sacks in twelve games during a strike-shortened schedule, demonstrated abilities that offensive linemen could not contain.<ref name="white">{{cite book |last=White |first=Reggie |title=In the Trenches: The Autobiography |year=1996 |publisher=Thomas Nelson |location=Nashville}}</ref>

His pass rushing technique combined multiple approaches—the bull rush that overpowered blockers, the swim move that evaded them, the spin that left them grasping air. This versatility, rare among defensive linemen who typically specialize, made preparation against him nearly impossible. Opponents knew what was coming yet could not stop it, his physical gifts enhanced by technical mastery that film study and practice had developed.<ref name="didinger"/>

The "Gang Green" defense that White anchored during the late 1980s and early 1990s made the Eagles feared throughout the NFL. His presence created opportunities for teammates, as offenses devoted multiple blockers to slowing him while leaving other rushers one-on-one. This team impact, beyond his individual statistics, demonstrated how great players elevate those around them while making opponents' strategies revolve around containment.<ref name="white"/>