How did Bubba Smith's physical presence contribute to his success in both football and acting?

Bubba learned football playing for his father in Beaumont, Texas, and refined it as a two-time All-America defensive end at Michigan State in 1965 and 1966. At 6'7 Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith was a big man who made a big impact on the football field and later turned to the "big screen" as a second career. Bubba was a professional football player who became an actor after his retirement from the sport. He first came into prominence at Michigan State University. Aug 5, 2011 ... Smith, a 6' 7'', 270-pound defensive end, had a great career that deserves a look back. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas toward the end of the days of racial ... Aug 3, 2011 ... " Bubba' Smith was a great Spartan,'' Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis said in a statement. "As both a football player and later as ... Jul 19, 1999 ... ... Bubba Smith, died in his sleep early ... Tuesday, March 11. USC Football ... 1970 Topps Bubba Smith #114 Football Cards 1970 Topps Prices PSA $25 Off Code: PC25 Code: PC25 Fanatics Ungraded Sold Listings (30) PSA 10 Sold Listings (0) Checkout the latest stats for Bubba Smith. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Jun 19, 2020 ... "I also love the easy-opening cans..." Famed Miller Lite beer commercial featuring football player-actor Bubba Smith (Colts, Raiders, ... Aug 4, 2011 ... Baltimore Colts defensive tackle Bubba Smith walks on a football field, location not known. LOS ANGELES -- Former NFL defensive star Bubba Smith ...