Only 66 years old.......
RIP Bubba...
LOS ANGELES — Former NFL defensive star Bubba Smith, who found a successful second career as an actor, died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said Smith was found dead at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter said he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death.
Police spokesman Richard French added the death does not appear to be suspicious.
The top overall pick in the 1967 draft after a sensational career at Michigan State, Smith spent five seasons with the Baltimore Colts and two seasons each with Oakland and Houston. He won the 1971 Super Bowl with the Colts.
One of the most feared defensive ends in the game, Smith often drew two blockers, yet was effective enough to make two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team. His best work actually came in college, and Smith was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
Smith played for his father, Willie Ray Smith, in Beaumont, Texas, before heading to Michigan State, where he was an All-American in 1966.
As an actor his most memorable role was playing Moses Hightower, the soft-spoken officer in the "Police Academy" series. He also appeared in such television series as "Good Times," "Charlie's Angels," and "Half Nelson," and was a regular in the ground-breaking Miller Lite commercials featuring retired players.
RIP Bubba Smith
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Re: RIP Bubba Smith
man. So sorry to hear this. another small piece of childhood gone.
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Re: RIP Bubba Smith
And...another generation's also. My 18 year old did not know who he was from the NFL but then said..Mom, you should have just said "Moses Hightower"....RinglingRingling wrote:man. So sorry to hear this. another small piece of childhood gone.
Sail on Bubba...
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Re: RIP Bubba Smith
Sail on.
If you want an experience, go to a Jimmy Buffett concert.
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
Life is short, live long!!
I'd rather be a wiseass than a dumbass.
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
Life is short, live long!!
I'd rather be a wiseass than a dumbass.
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Sail on Bubba,
one of the greatest all time Spartans who brought us a N.C. back when southern schools didnt want black college players
one of the greatest all time Spartans who brought us a N.C. back when southern schools didnt want black college players
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Re: RIP Bubba Smith
I remember sitting in Baltimore's old Memorial Stadium watching the Colts.
And seeing the many signs hanging from the upper deck: "Kill, Bubba. Kill".......OK, not a nice thing to say, but he was a premier DE and the fans appreciated his ability to sack opposing QBs.
He was great player and a good person......Sail on, Bubba and thanks for the memories.![[smilie=unhappy-angel.gif]](./images/smilies/unhappy-angel.gif "unhappy-angel")
And seeing the many signs hanging from the upper deck: "Kill, Bubba. Kill".......OK, not a nice thing to say, but he was a premier DE and the fans appreciated his ability to sack opposing QBs.
He was great player and a good person......Sail on, Bubba and thanks for the memories.
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Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"
If something or someone gets you down, just remember: "In a hundred years it all won’t matter.........."
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Sail on Bubba!!
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Re: RIP Bubba Smith
A great player. One of the first really huge players that were actually
athletes. Sail on Bubba.
athletes. Sail on Bubba.
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