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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Bubba Smith Dies At 66

Charles Aaron “Bubba” Smith, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1967 NFL draft who later found fame as an actor, has died at the age of 66.

After ending an All-American career at Michigan State in 1966, Smith was taken first in the draft by the Baltimore Colts. He played on Baltimore’s defensive line for five years, then was traded to the Oakland Raiders, where he played in 1973 and 1974, and finished his career with the Houston Oilers in 1975 and 1976.

The 6-foot-7, 265-pound Smith was one of the biggest players of his era. He won a ring at Super Bowl V and went to two Pro Bowls.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a loss. These pro football players have very short careers and generally suffer form the injuries they sustained for the rest of their lives.
Wonder why they are at odds with the team owners?

Anonymous said...

R.I.P Bubba