Former NFL star Bubba Smith dies

[madinmaryland]

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 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, the 6-foot-7 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.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/08/03/bubba.smith.dies.ap/index.html#ixzz1U1TX38k2

RIP, Bubba.

[joeybee12]

1. That's too bad...

My guess is his heart. RIP.

[El Supremo]

2. 16-13 but Chuck Howley won the MVP.

The only time that a member of the losing team won that award.

[madinmaryland]

4. I remember that game and still am pissed about the result. We shoulda won!!

BTW, great practice in San Antonio yesterday!!

:woohoo:

[fishwax]

3. RIP

:(

[taterguy]

5. He loved the easy opening cans

:rofl: :rofl:

(I'm not laughing at his death, just honoring one of his greatest moments)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPm3l5przFI

[madinmaryland]

6. Thanks, taterguy! I loved that commercial!!

:rofl:

:hi:

[Auggie]

7. "I had my own way of tackling...

I used to grab the whole backfield. Then I threw guys out until I found the one with the ball."

:rofl:

Classic commercial! Damn, I wish they still made them like that.