| Profile | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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]
Career
[edit]Canale was initially drafted by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft with the 227th overall pick.[3]
Personal life
[edit]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
[edit]He died on September 17, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "JONN CANALE Obituary (2011) - Memphis, TN - The Commercial Appeal". Legacy.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Whit Canale Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "1965 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.