• “Minister of Defense” dies • Kawaihau Little League draft • 14-under boys basketball meeting • UH men’s volleyball season tickets available “Minister of Defense” dies CORNELIUS, N.C. — Reggie White, a fearsome defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and
• “Minister of Defense” dies
• Kawaihau Little League draft
• 14-under boys basketball meeting
• UH men’s volleyball season tickets available
“Minister of Defense” dies
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Reggie White, a fearsome defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers and one of the NFL’s greatest players, died Sunday, his wife said. He was 43.
The cause of death was not immediately known, however White had a respiratory ailment for several years that affected his sleep, according to Keith Johnson, a pastor serving as family spokesman. An autopsy was scheduled.
White died at Presbyterian Hospital, where he was taken after his wife called 911.
A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and ordained minister who was known as the “Minister of Defense,” White played a total of 15 years with Philadelphia, Green Bay and Carolina. He retired after the 2000 season as the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks with 198. The mark has since been passed by Bruce Smith.
White was elected to the Pro Bowl a record 13 straight times from 1986-98. He was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998.
Kawaihau Little League draft
The Kawaihau Community Little League will be conducting its Minor League draft. Kapa‘a and Wailua players must report to the Little League Main Diamond on Monday December, 27 and Tuesday, December 28, from 4:30-6 p.m.
Anahola players report today only, from 4:30-6 p.m. North Shore players report tomorrow only, from 4:30-6 p.m. For players who have not yet registered, you may do so from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on your draft day. Contact Andrea Gray at 823-0300 with questions.
14-under boys basketball meeting
An organizational meeting for coaches and teams interested in participating in the upcoming county sponsored 14-under boys basketball league will be held today at the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center (old site) starting promptly at 7 p.m.
The league will tentatively start in February and all games will be scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Rules, league fees, registration, and other pertinent information will be discussed.
For more information, call the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center at 822-0511 and as for Aaron.
UH men’s volleyball season tickets available
HONOLULU – New season tickets are on sale for the 2005 University of Hawai`i Warrior volleyball season.
Prices range from $50 to $165 for 20 dates, including the exhibition matches against Alberta (Dec. 29 & 31) and the Alumni (Jan. 14).
Season Ticket Information (includes Alberta and Alumni matches)
Those fans wishing to purchase Lower Level season tickets need to contact the UH Booster Club — Koa Anuenue at (808) 956-6500.
Individual match tickets begin Dec. 27. The official regular season gets underway Jan. 5-7 with the Outrigger Hotels Invitational at the Stan Sheriff Center.
