Career
He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1976 and 1977. In 128 career games, he totaled 393 receptions, 6,400 receiving yards, and 50 touchdowns. One of the most spectacular and ferocious hits in NFL history happened to White during Super Bowl XI, held on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
During a 3rd and long play, Fran Tarkenton dropped deep into the pocket and delivered a bullet to White who was on crossing route, with Oakland Raiders Data Base Skip Thomas meeting him in the middle.
As White made a spectacular catch on the ball he was hit by Raiders safety Jack Tatum, while Thomas closed the gap. The collision knocked White"s helmet and chin strap off, sending the helmet tumbling about eight yards backwards from where they landed.
Although shaken on the play, he held onto the ball gaining the Vikings a first down.