Though his parents thought he was squandering his time with the game, White had decided by the mid-1860s that he wanted baseball to be his occupation.[2].

The team folded after the season, but a new one was formed the next year that featured a mix of professional and amateur players.

The Whites signed on with the new club, joining a roster that included Al Pratt and Art Allison.

Playing right field for the Forest Citys, White struck out three times against Bobby Mathews, who hurled a shutout in Fort Wayne's 2–0 victory.

A poor throw from an outfielder caused him to race to the edge of the playing field, and he broke his arm as he ran into a fence.

After missing 11 games, he was back playing for the ballclub on August 30, when Cleveland was defeated 12–10 by the Troy Haymakers.

[1] He only struck out three times after the season's first game, but his total of six tied him with Al Reach and John McMullin for fifth in the league.

[8] According to baseball historian Frank Russo in his book The Cooperstown Chronicles, "There is some evidence that his body was brought back to his hometown of Caton for burial."