White was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He quickly established himself as one of the best defensive players in the league and was named to the Pro Bowl nine times in his career. He was also named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1978 and was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s.
White was a key member of the Cowboys' "Doomsday Defense" and was a major contributor to the team's success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a part of two Super Bowl championship teams, winning Super Bowl XII in 1977 and Super Bowl XIII in 1979.
White was known for his strength and quickness and was a dominant force against the run and the pass. He was also an excellent pass rusher and was able to generate pressure on the quarterback. He finished his career with 1,104 tackles, 111 sacks, and 23 forced fumbles.
White was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and his number 54 jersey was retired by the Cowboys. He is widely regarded as one of the best defensive linemen of all time and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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