Harold White (American football)

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Harold White
Syracuse Orangemen
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born:New York, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight273 lb (124 kg)
Career history
CollegeSyracuse (1913–1916)
High schoolDeWitt Clinton
Career highlights and awards

Harold M. "Babe" White was an All-American football player for Syracuse University. He played at the guard position for Syracuse from 1913–1916. A native of New York, White attended DeWitt Clinton High School.[1] At 6 feet, 6 inches in height and 273 pounds, White was the largest American football player of his time.[2][3][4] He was selected as a first-team All-American in 1915. He was also selected as the captain of the 1916 Syracuse football team.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Syracuse Guards Are Heaviest on Gridiron This Year". The Miami Herald. October 17, 1915.
  2. ^ "'Babe' White Chosen Leader For 1916 Team: Giant Guard Is Named At Banquet Given By Donadl Dey". The Syracuse Herald. December 14, 1915. ("White is the biggest man playing football today, weighing 273 pouns.")
  3. ^ a b "Syracuse Elects White Captain". Morning Oregonian. December 15, 1915.
  4. ^ "Giant Guard Honored". The Idaho Daily Statesman. December 14, 1915.