Whit Canale | |
Birth Date: | 27 December 1941 |
Birth Place: | Memphis, Tennessee[1] |
Death Place: | Memphis, Tennessee |
Position: | Defensive end |
College: | Tennessee |
Undraftedyear: | 1966 |
Pfr: | CanaWh20 |
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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.[2] He was initially drafted by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft.[3]
He died on September 17, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee. 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.