Thomas White

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Politicians

Tom White (Nebraska politician)

Tom White (born October 26, 1956) is a former member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature from Omaha, Nebraska. He represented the 8th District, which consists of the Benson and Dundee neighborhoods in Omaha. It is widely speculated Mr. White may run for mayor of Omaha in the wake of Mayor Jim Suttle's recall.

Born in Columbus, Nebraska, he received his B.A. in philosophy and history from Regis University in 1979. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 1983.

He was elected to the Legislature in 2006. He served on the Business and Labor, Revenue, and Urban Affairs Committees, as well as the Committee on Committees and Executive Board. He also served as the Vice Chair of the Retirement Systems Committee from 2007 to 2008.

Since his election to the Nebraska Legislature, White has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for Governor or Congress. In early July 2009, he formerly announced he was raising money and laying groundwork for a run for Congress from the Omaha-area Second Congressional District. He officially launched his campaign on September 9, 2009, positioning himself as a "tax-fighting, pro-business Democrat who loves the word 'nonpartisan.'"

Tom White (footballer, born 1939)

Thomas "Tom" White (born 12 August 1939 in Musselburgh) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a forward. His older brother John played for the great Spurs double winning team of 1961 and Scotland.

A prolific scorer during his early career with Raith Rovers, Brown's time at Rovers was shortened by two years of National Service, during which time he played for the British Army. He also played for St. Mirren, then managed by Jackie Cox. White joined Hearts for £8,000 in November 1963 and was soon dubbed "Goal-a-game White" by the local media. His attacking partnership with Willie Wallace was particularly effective and earned the sobriquet the "W-formation", White's abrasive, bustling style complimenting Wallace. In tandem, they scored 48 goals during the 1963–64 season; however, White's progress was interrupted when he suffered severe injuries in a car crash in Wallyford.

Further tragedy befell White in July 1964 when his 27-year-old brother, John, was killed by a lightning-strike at Crews Hill GC Hendon. In November of that year, White transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for one game and played in a testimonial match for his sibling against the Scottish national side. 25,000 spectators paid their respects, as, despite White's goal, Scotland won 6–2.