White spent parts of three seasons with the Kings before the Hawks traded for him in February of 1970 in a six-player deal. White combined with Pat Stapleton to form the Hawks' top defensive pairing on teams that reached the Stanley Cup Final in 1971 and 1973.



"The Chicago Blackhawks organization extends its thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Bill White's family as we mourn his loss," the team said in a statement. "He will be remembered as a leader, generous teammate and tough player to play against. His energetic style helped the Blackhawks see great success during his tenure with the team."