J. T. White
White from 1948 Michiganensian | |
| Biographical details | |
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| 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 an American 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. 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.