Randy White wasn't only a great player, he was the man who continue the proud legacy of Cowboys Defensive tackles. legacy that started with bob lilly and now Jay ratliff continues that proud line.
I remember seeing him in a convenience store of all places in Lewisville back in '94, I was behind him in line and he was asking the clerk for some coppenhagen chew. I instantly recognized his voice before I even saw his face and I turned to my dad and said 'hey that's Randy White'. Afterwards we were all outside and Randy seemed to be waiting for us to ask for an autograph maybe, my dad shook his hand but I was too nervous and just looked on. I wish that I would have shook his hand now.
Randy White started off as an anomaly. He was a 300 pound muscle man with the size and speed of a linebacker. He came into the league as Bob Lilly was leaving, as coach Landry would proclaim, there would never be another like Bob Lilly in his life time. He wore the number of the legendary Chuck Howley. But there was no quit in Randy White. The quality of his play and his demeanor of very few words demanded respect from every player on both sides of the field.
Cowboys safety Charlie Waters once said of randy white, I was never afraid of no one, But Randy White scared me. Coming from RW's own team mate, Imagine how the oposing players felt
When I was playing football back in 77 in elementary school , I would tell the rest of the kids ," I am Randy White " . I sacked the Quarterback alot . Great Memories !
If any of you ever get to Frsico, Tx, Rand White has his own BBQ place, its called Hall Of Fame BBQ, theres all kinds of memorobila there, and when hes there he will make the rounds and talk to you. Hes actualy a pretty cool guy.
I went to a pre-season game in 1983. I think they were playing the bears. Randy White got so pissed off at the Frig he ripped his helmut off and beat him over the head with it. It was f-ing great. Only guy not to strike in the 84 strike. Nobody f-ed with him when he crossed the picket line. Go Manster!
Hard to compare Randy White and Bob Lilly except to say they were both superb. Lilly played next to tackle Jethro Pugh (6'6") and George Andrie (6'7"). Both Andrie and Pugh were consistent and outstanding. White played next to a variety of left tackles and right end Harvey Martin. Martin was great but a little streaky. Of course, White had the luxury of Too Tall Jones at left end....and Jones was a force to be reckoned with. White/Lilly is an interesting comparison to say the least. The heart of the flex was always the defensive line.
I think Randy White was the best defensive player in NFL history and almost no one talks about it. Why? His skill set is unmatched by anyone to this day, except Bo Jackson who was a RB, and he played a long time. I'm all ears but I don't think anyone up to now is better than Randy White.
The Manster! Wish you had footage of when Randy White squared off with LT and LT pulled a young dumb rookie mistake by taking his helmet off in a fight.
One of the great DTs of all time, but definitely a steroid user. He arrived at Maryland weighing about 225 pounds, able to bench maybe 275. Left weighing about 260 and able to bench over 450. His radical transformation seemed to happen in about a 3-4 month period. Unbelievable player in college, though. Got to watch him play several times and teams wouldn't even run to his side of the field.
He wasnt the first defenive player to get SB MVP, He and Harvey Martin were Co MVP's in that one. And Chuck Howley Was the SB MVP in the loss to the Colts in SB 5 I think it was.
@adbartels Steelers offense put up some big numbers on them! i think Minnesota had a great defence as well as Denver's orange crush and the Raiders....i say they were 3rd of the 70's, but not 3rd of all-time..... Ravens, Patriots in the 1st couple of Brady SB's, Bears, even Tampa Bay with Warren Sapp, Lynch and ronde barber.
Darryl, I read that he and Harvey Martin were the best of friends. In fact, Harvey was the only person on the entire team that went to Randy's father's funeral. So was it that Randy didn't care for blacks or didn't care for you?
I agree with you , but I don't think Alzado belongs in the same sentence as butkus and whit though. Lol I'm not bein an asshole ... I just hate steroids and the players that take them (Alzado). But true no1s as badass these days.
Back when the defense players looked like they were gladiators ready for battle. Heavy tape and pads on the forearms to bat and pummel the offensive line. Back when football wasn't turned into a sissy sport of crying overpaid athletes.
If you hate pro sports so much, why do you comment on RU-vid videos that feature pro sports? And what does your credibility matter? Who's your dad? Answer: no one. You made it up on the spot. Get lost.
