We were thinking about Green Bay Packers legendary DE Reggie White the other day. There’s a whole current generation that were very young at that time (or not born yet) who have no first-hand memories of seeing him play. They may also not know how huge his coming to Green Bay was in 1993, when he was the prized free agent from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Packers signed him to a four-year contract worth a then-staggering $17 million. During his time in Titletown, White racked up an additional 65.5 sacks to become the all-time sack leader for the franchise (since eclipsed by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and Clay Matthews III). He became the team leader and led the Packers to a Super Bowl XXXI victory in January 1997 — the only championship he experienced at any level. This is a gallery of images from his time in Green Bay for older fans to reminisce and for others to get an idea of who the “Minster of Defense” was.
The photos above and below were taken by your Packerville, U.S.A. editor during Training Camp back at the “old” Lambeau Field. This is how the players would come out of the administration building for their ride or walk to practice. You could walk with them and strike up a conversation if there weren’t too many people around.
On this day, Reggie had a swarm following him back to the team headquarters.
Reggie and his head coach, a much younger Mike Holmgren.
Reggie close-up, in-game.
Battling the Packers’ 1990’s nemesis, the Dallas Cowboys.
On the road, in wet-weather conditions.
Riding down to the practice field, early 1990’s.
Sharing a laugh with the other team leader, QB Brett Favre.
The “Minster of Defense” was not just a nickname.
Smiling on the bench in his first year with Green Bay — 1993.
A more serious bench shot of Reggie, at Lambeau Field.
With Favre, post-game at Lambeau.
Two-minute warning at the 1996 NFC Championship game.
Above and below, Reggie in winter.
Working with the youth, many of whom are in their thirties now.
Media Day at Super Bowl XXXI.
On the bench during Super Bowl XXXI.
Above and following, Reggie in action against the New England Patriots’ offensive line.
In the locker room at Lambeau Field with another Packers defensive legend: DE Willie Davis. The torch was passed from the Lombardi Era to a new team of champions.
Celebrating a convincing Super Bowl XXXI championship.
Praying with players from both teams after their championship victory.
Being interviewed by FOX Sports’ Terry Bradshaw on the post-game field podium.
Showing the Lombardi Trophy to fans around the Louisiana Superdome.
Walking off the field after another 1997 home victory.
Stuffing a Houston Oilers’ ballcarrier in 1998.
Sacking another Hall of Fame QB — the 49ers’ Steve Young.
Walking off the field in San Diego following a tough loss in Super Bowl XXXII.
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