faba Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Former NFL star turned actor Bubba Smith dies 55 minutes ago Loading... Share No Thanks Must Read?Thank YouYes 42 FILE - In this December 1967 file photo, Baltimore Colts defensive tackle Bu... 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. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Sad, RIP Bubba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jpf4671 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The greatest cameo of all time in Married With Children.....RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 WOW, didn't see that happening. Great football player sh*tty actor but funny as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Another retired NFL player dies too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 May he RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Came across as a decent guy. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman81 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 RIP Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 RIP -- here is an oldie but goodie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDoyuBxa6p4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Rest in peace Bubba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Rest in Peace Mr. Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 First Tackleberry and now Moses Hightower. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The greatest cameo of all time in Married With Children.....RIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BJ7-_-omnU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorjets Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Bubba was so good the Jets game plan in SB III was to run away from him all day long. Also, Namath considers Dave Herman, responsible for blocking Bubba, as one of the MVP's of that game. And he always said SB III was fixed. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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