Walter Lee White (July 19, 1951 – April 10, 2019) was a

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. White played college football at the

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. White was drafted by the

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1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...

, but was traded to the

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that offseason. In 1976 he ranked 7th in the NFL in receiving touchdowns with seven (7), and ninth in the NFL in overall receiving yardage with 808 yards, and in 1977 he was among the league leaders in pass receptions, 9th overall with 48.''Walter White''
pro-football-reference.com On April 10, 2019, White died after a battle with

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References

''Former Chiefs tight end Walter White dies''
Kansas City Star, April 12, 2019

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