Phil White (American football)

Phil White
White c. 1925
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PositionsHalfback, fullback
Personal information
Born(1900-05-17)May 17, 1900
Enid, Oklahoma Territory, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1982(1982-05-29) (aged 82)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolAnadarko (Anadarko, Oklahoma)
Central (Oklahoma City)
CollegeOklahoma (1918–1920)
Tennessee Docs (1922–1924)
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing touchdowns6
Receiving touchdowns1
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phillip Elmer White (May 17, 1900 – May 29, 1982) was an American football player and physician. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1918 to 1920 and for the Tennessee Docs at University of Tennessee College of Medicine from 1922 to 1924. He led both the Sooners and the Docs to undefeated seasons and was selected as a first-team halfback on the 1920 All-America college football team. He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Cowboys in 1925 and for the New York Giants in 1925 and 1927. He helped the 1927 Giants win the NFL championship.

After his football career ended, White worked as a physician in Oklahoma City for over 30 years. He lived in Oklahoma City until he died in 1982 at age of 82.