RIP BUBBA SMITH
The number 1 overall draft pick in the 1967 NFL draft from Michigan State, a 6 foot 8, 260 pound fearless pass rusher known as Charles Aaron “Bubba” Smith was found dead in his home yesterday at the age of 66. When he was found unresponsive in his home the police were called and they announced him dead later on. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death for this gentle giant as no talks of foul play in his death have come up yet. While in the NFL Smith played for nine season with Colts, Raider and the Oilers. He also played in two Super Bowl games while splitting the two. The first was a lost to Joe Nameth and the Jets in 1969 and the second Super Bowl game was to redeem the Colts as the defeated the Cowboys in a 16-13 victory. It was said that Bubba was so unsatisfied with the way the game was played and the way the game was won that he never placed on his Super Bowl ring from that victory. After his football career had ended, acting had become his new occupation. Staring in small tv roles on popular shows at the time such as “Good Times” or “Charlies Angels” his break through film was could as playing Lt. Moses Hightower in the 1984 comedy film “Police Academy” and he would go on to play the role for the sequels to the films as well. Bubba was inducted into College Football Hall of Fame for the his outstanding performance at Michigan State University. A honor that he describe as “the jewel on my crown, for my collegiate days were very special to me.” Smith will be truly missed as he can be watched on highlight films and movie screens for those that wish to remember some of his greatest accomplishments.
"Sports and Entertainment" by Jay Miner 