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Byron 'Whizzer' White was born on June 8, 1917 and died on April 15, 2002. Byron 'Whizzer' White would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 98 years old today.

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How old was Byron 'Whizzer' White at death?

Byron 'Whizzer' White died on April 15, 2002 at the age of 84.


What is Byron 'Whizzer' White's birthday?

Byron 'Whizzer' White was born on June 8, 1917.


When was Byron 'Whizzer' White born?

Byron 'Whizzer' White was born on June 8, 1917.


When did Byron 'Whizzer' White die?

Byron 'Whizzer' White died on April 15, 2002 at the age of 84.


Byron Whizzer White was the highest paid player in 1938 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. What was his salary?

In 1938, Art Rooney Sr. offered Byron White $15,800 to play for the Steelers.


What is Byron White's birthday?

Byron White was born on June 8, 1917.


When was Byron White born?

Byron White was born on June 8, 1917.


When did Byron White die?

Byron White died on 2002-04-15.


What former pro football player later served on the US Supreme Court?

AnswerPresident John F. Kennedy nominated Associate Justice Byron "Whizzer" White to the US Supreme Court in 1962, where he served until 1993.Byron White didn't attend law school until the end of World War II. Before enlisting, he played professional football for the Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) in 1938, where he was a first-round draft pick from the University of Colorado. White, who got the nickname "Whizzer" from a sports reporter, lead the league in rushing his rookie year.White played for the Detroit Lions in 1940 and 1941. He was one of the highest paid players in the NFL, earning $15,000 a year.He also holds the NFL record for the most lost yards on a single play. The Lions' half-back, looking for an opening in the Rams' defensive line, ran the ball backwards 51 yards, ending up on his opponent's one yard line. The Rams took possession of the ball and scored on the next play.Byron "Whizzer" White was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.Answer Supreme Court justice Byron White played college football at the University of Colorado in the 1930s and with the Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) in 1938 and the Detroit Lions in 1940-1941.Answer Byron Whizzer White who wasn't actually a Steeler but was drafted and signed by the Pittsburg Pirates, which later became the Pittsburg Steelers. He was appoined by JFK, with whom he had played a lot of touch football at the Kennedy Compound on Cape Cod.


Which Supreme Court Justice was a member of the NFL Hall of Fame?

Byron "Whizzer" White played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938, took a year off to study as Rhodes Scholar and played for the Detroit Lions in 1940 and 1941. WWII saw him serving in the Navy and after the war he went to Yale Law School instead of returning to the gridiron. He was a three time NFL All Pro selection and made the 1940's All Decade Team and a 1954 selection for the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1962 JFK nominated him to serve on the Supreme Court. He was not a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.


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Who was the US Supreme Court justice inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

President John F. Kennedy nominated Associate Justice Byron "Whizzer" White to the US Supreme Court in 1962, where he served until 1993.Byron White didn't attend law school until the end of World War II. Before enlisting, he played professional football for the Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) in 1938, where he was a first-round draft pick from the University of Colorado. White, who got the nickname "Whizzer" from a sports reporter, lead the league in rushing his rookie year.White played for the Detroit Lions in 1940 and 1941. He was one of the highest paid players in the NFL, earning $15,000 a year.He also holds the NFL record for the most lost yards on a single play. The Lions' half-back, looking for an opening in the Rams' defensive line, ran the ball backwards 51 yards, ending up on his opponent's one yard line. The Rams took possession of the ball and scored on the next play.Byron "Whizzer" White was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954, and into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2007.Although White is not a member of the their Hall of Fame, the NFL Players Association recognizes one NFL player each year with the Byron "Whizzer" White award for charity work.