Bubba Smith dies at 66

[spookyturtle 9,466]

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.

After retiring, Smith became an actor. He was best known for playing Moses Hightower in the first six Police Academy movies.

No cause of death has been determined, but officials said they believe Smith died of natural causes.

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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.

After retiring, Smith became an actor. He was best known for playing Moses Hightower in the first six Police Academy movies.

No cause of death has been determined, but officials said they believe Smith died of natural causes.

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Not Bubba, my friends at State will be so upset. No more KILL, BUBBA, KILL!!!!

RIP Mr. Smith

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

he was great in the PA movies

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The following poem was written by the great American humorist and rabid sports fan, Ogden Nash. It was for an article in the December 13, 1968 issue of Life that I managed to track down in the public library in Lewiston, Maine.

Here is that poem and images from the magazine, I think it will be obvious why they are apropos on the occasion of Mr. Smith's passing.

Bubba Smith

When hearing tales of Bubba Smith

You wonder is he man or myth.

He's like a hoodoo, like a hex,

He's like Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Few manage to topple in a tussle

Three hundred pounds of

Hustle and muscle.

He won't complain if double-teamed;

It isn't Bubba who gets creamed.

What gained this pair of underminers?

Only four forty-niner shiners.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

RIP Bubba Kelsey (his role in failed series Blue Thunder)

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RIP Bubba Kelsey (his role in failed series Blue Thunder)

Along with ####### Butkus, James Farentino, Sandy McPeak and Dana Carvey.

Edited August 4, 2011 by IR5FORMUMSIE

[thongd4me 69]

The following poem was written by the great American humorist and rabid sports fan, Ogden Nash. It was for an article in the December 13, 1968 issue of Life that I managed to track down in the public library in Lewiston, Maine.

Here is that poem and images from the magazine, I think it will be obvious why they are apropos on the occasion of Mr. Smith's passing.

Bubba Smith

When hearing tales of Bubba Smith

You wonder is he man or myth.

He's like a hoodoo, like a hex,

He's like Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Few manage to topple in a tussle

Three hundred pounds of

Hustle and muscle.

He won't complain if double-teamed;

It isn't Bubba who gets creamed.

What gained this pair of underminers?

Only four forty-niner shiners.

There's one in every crowd, but you're a good one!

RIP Bubba

[Pupsik 4]

miss you high tower!

[almaty 19]

an awesome college player.........

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an awesome college player.........

A Spartan legend, Notre Dame vs. Michigan State, 1966, 'nuff said.