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Ex-Chiefs TE Walter White, 67, dies from cancer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Walter White has died of complications from pancreatic cancer, the team announced Friday. He was 67.

White played his entire five-season pro career with the Chiefs, retiring after the 1979 season. In his second season, White finished among the top 10 in the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former tight end and Kansas City Ambassador, Walter White.

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White also played at Mesa Junior College in Colorado and at Maryland.