Photos: Reggie White through the years

Brett Favre and Reggie White leave the field after a game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field during the 1994 season.

Reggie White raises his hand in victory as he is interviewed by Terry Bradshaw following the end of the NFC championship game win over the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 12, 1997, at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White scrambles over Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) to recover a fumble on Dec. 8, 1996, at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White leans on Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson after sacking him on Dec. 22, 1996, at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White circles the Superdome in New Orleans with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXI.

Reggie White, left, and Willie Davis joke with each other during a 2004 reunion of Lombardi Legends on at the SC Grand in De Pere.

Retired defensive end Reggie White, right, shakes hands with backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck as quarterback Brett Favre looks on during a Packers practice.

Packers coach Mike Holmgren wipes his brow in reaction to Reggie White saying that "Mike freaked out" at the moment he told Holmgren that he was not retiring.

Reggie White sacks Vikings quarterback Warren Moon during a game on Jan. 13, 1997, at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White shows off his Super Bowl XXXI ring.

Brett Favre and Reggie White hug after being presented with the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans on Jan. 26, 1997.

Reggie White leaves the field after Super Bowl XXXII, having come up short in his pursuit of a second title.

Packers defensive end Reggie White and quarterback Brett Favre playfully push each other around near the end of minicamp practice.

Surrounded by photographers, Green Bay defensive end Reggie White acknowledges the crowd as he leaves Lambeau Field after a win over the Tennessee Oilers.

Reggie White gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field after a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field.

An emotional Reggie White tears up as his retired jersey is unveiled during halftime ceremonies at Lambeau Field.

Packers coach Mike Sherman and retired defensive end Reggie White watch the defense work out during a minicamp practice.

Reggie White bonds with Packers fans as he walks the perimeter of Lambeau Field, touching hands with hundreds of fans who lean over the fence to greet him.

Reggie White glances out at a sea of photographers at a jam-packed Lambeau Field before heading out onto the field before a home game.

Reggie White reflects on his season during a press conference to announce his selection as the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Laura Farahzad, 14, of Manitowoc shakes hands with Packers defensive end Reggie White at the Don Hutson Center before the start of minicamp.

Reggie White goes after New England Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe during the Packers' victory in Super Bowl XXXI.

Reggie White acknowledges the crowd after thousands of fans chanted "Reggie" during the Packers' game against the Tennessee Oilers on Dec. 20, 1998 at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White leads players from both teams in a postgame prayer at midfield following the Packers' NFC championship game win over the Carolina Panthers.

Reggie White jocks with Brett Favre while leaving the Louisiana Superdome after media day on Jan. 21, 1997.

Reggie White sits on the sideline during the second quarter on Sept. 10, 1996.

Reggie White bids farewell to the fans following his last home game on Dec. 20, 1998, at Lambeau Field.

Reggie White greets his old teammate Brett Favre before the start of a Packers-Panthers game at Ericsson Stadium, in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 27, 2000.