Bubba Smith

Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011) was an American professional football defensive end and actor. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, where he twice earned All-American honors and played a major role in a 10–10 tie against Notre Dame in 1966 that was billed as "The Game of the Century." He is one of only six players to have his jersey number retired by the program, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

The first overall pick of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft, Smith played nine years in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers from 1967 to 1976. He was the Colts' starting left defensive end for five seasons, playing in Super Bowls III and V. He was named to two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 1971. Standing 6 ft 7 in and weighing 265 pounds, he had tremendous quickness, a combination which usually earned him a double-team.

During his acting career, Smith specialized in comedic roles in film, television, and television advertising.