Danny White

In 1976, White joined the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL. White's leadership skills as a quarterback were evident when he broke the Dallas Cowboys' single-season touchdown passing record (29 TDs) in his first year as a starter (1980). The Cowboys went to the playoffs five times, and won three NFC East titles with White taking the snaps. He ended his career as the team's most accurate passer, setting Cowboys' single-season records for completions (334) and touchdown passes (29). He still holds eight Cowboys' records. Tom Landry, the legendary former head coach of the Cowboys said, “Danny White was probably as fine a winner as we have had in football."

After retiring from the game, White provided analyst commentary for the Fox Sports Pac-10 Game of the Week and traveled around the country as an inspirational public speaker. White and his wife JoLynn have four children; Ryan, Geoff, Heather and Reed. They also have eight grandchildren. Aside from White enjoying family time, he stays actively involved in the community, donating his time and efforts to various charities.

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