Whit Canale
American football player (1941–2011)
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John Whitfield "Whit" Canale (December 27, 1941 – September 17, 2011) was an American collegiate and professional football player who played defensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL), for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and the Boston Patriots.[2]
PositionDefensive end
BornDecember 27, 1941
Memphis, Tennessee[1]
Memphis, Tennessee[1]
DiedSeptember 17, 2011 (aged 69)
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
CollegeTennessee
| Profile | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 27, 1941 Memphis, Tennessee[1] |
| Died | September 17, 2011 (aged 69) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee |
| NFL draft | 1966: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Career
Canale was initially drafted by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft with the 227th overall pick.[3]
Personal life
He was one of six brothers who played college football at Mississippi State or at the University of Tennessee. His brother, Justin Canale, was also a former professional football player.
Death
He died on September 17, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee.