Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith
(February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011)
Bubba Smith was an American professional football player who became an actor after his retirement from the sport. He first came into prominence at Michigan State University, where he twice earned All-American honors as a defensive end on the Spartans football team.
The imposing 6-foot-7 Smith retired from the NFL in 1976 after stints as a defensive lineman with the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers. He appeared twice in the Pro Bowl while playing for the Colts. After retiring from football, Smith turned to acting, most notably starring as Moses Hightower in all but one of the Police Academy films.
The 10-year NFL veteran and "Police Academy" franchise star Smith died in his Los Angeles home. Authorities believe that he died of natural causes though no official cause of death was announced.
RIP
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