[3] White's football career was interrupted by a stint in the United States Navy during World War II.

[1] White signed with the New York Giants in 1946 and played in 11 games, starting ten, for the team during the 1946 season, recording one fumble recovery.

[4] He appeared in 11 games, starting nine, for the Giants in 1947, totaling one interception and one fumble recovery that he returned 26 yards for a touchdown.

[4][1] In his autobiography, NFL Hall of Famer Art Donovan had the following high praise for White: "Little did I think I would eventually become during my high-school years the best defensive lineman to come out of New York City.

The best was a guy I played against named Jim White, an end, a tackle, a fullback, an all-everything for All Hallows High School.