University of North Dakota Athletics

Whitey served as head football coach for the Fighting Sioux for 11 years between 1957 and 1967. His teams compiled a sparkling 60-35-3 record during those 11 seasons with a .628 winning percentage. Helling led UND to the 1958 North Central Conference championships and to ties for the conference title in 1964 and 1966. The Sioux also played two post-season bowl games, the 1965 Mineral Water Bowl and the 1966 Pecan Bowl. Helling presided over the program when it rose from mediocrity to being a NCC power and known on the national scene.