10 greatest Philadelphia Eagles of all time

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 15: Reggie White #92 of the Philadelphia Eagles fights off the block of Steve Jordan #83 of the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game October 15, 1990 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. White played for the Eagles from 1985-92. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

2. DE Reggie White

What a force! The “Minister of Defense” made a huge impact on two different NFL franchises in the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Reggie White (who passed away in December of 2004) dominated opponents in the United States Football League before joining the NFL in 1985.

In eight years with the Birds, White racked up an incredible 124 sacks in only 121 regular-season contests, to go along with 18 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries and two interceptions. In terms of the Eagles, he was a Pro Bowler in all but his first season with the franchise and was named All-Pro six consecutive years from 1986-91.

He was a huge part of the team’s 1991 defense and the last unit to lead the NFL in fewest total yards, fewest rushing yards and fewest passing yards in the league. Unfortunately, that Eagles’ team went through starting quarterbacks at an alarming rate and a 10-6 record wasn’t good enough to make the playoffs.

White would leave Philadelphia in 1993 for Green Bay and aided that franchise in more ways than one. All told, the late great’s NFL resume reads 198 sacks, 13 Pro Bowl invitations and eight All-Pro nods with the Eagles, Packers and Panthers.

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