Whit Canale
{{Short description|American football player (1941–2011)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
| name = Whit Canale
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1941|12|27}}
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee{{Cite web |title=JONN CANALE Obituary (2011) - Memphis, TN - The Commercial Appeal |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/jonn-canale-obituary?id=13832069 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Legacy.com}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2011|09|17|1941|12|27}}
| death_place = Memphis, Tennessee
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| position = Defensive end
| college = Tennessee
| undraftedyear = 1966
| pfr = CanaWh20
| teams=* Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins (1966)
- Boston Patriots (1968)
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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.{{Cite web |title=Whit Canale Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CanaWh20.htm |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
Career
He was initially drafted by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=1965 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1965/draft.htm |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
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.
See also
References
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{{1966 Miami Dolphins}}
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Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Boston Patriots players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
Category:Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee