How did the rise of television impact Bubba Smith's career and fame?

Aug 10, 2011 ... Alas, Bubba's greatness ended during a preseason game in the summer of '72, when he ran into a sideline first-down marker. It ripped up his knee ... Smith spent the final decades of his life enjoying the fruits of his stellar athletic career. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988, and ... Aug 10, 2011 ... Bubba Smith was an American Football player in the Sixties and Seventies who, like his contemporary O. J. Simpson, also forged a career in ... Jul 10, 2013 ... Bubba Smith, 2000-03. 5,518, Kyle Adamson, 1994-97. 5,181, Jimmy Savage, 2003-06. 4,967, Paul Bell, 1991-94. 4,564, Mike Ganey, 1966-69. 4,113 ... RIP Bubba Smith =~( 914Driver SuperDork 8/4/11 1:58 p.m.. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/04/sports/football/bubba-smith-nfl-star-and-actor-dies-at-66.html. Smith joined the Raiders after five years with the Baltimore Colts. He played in 26 games with 25 starts and recovered one fumble. The athletically gifted 6' 7" Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith played defensive end / defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971) Free and fast shipping on 100% authentic Bubba Smith sports memorabilia, collectibles and authentic autographs. Best-selling Bubba Smith products on sale ... Aug 5, 2011 ... Maybe the best thing one can say about Smith as a player is that he played in one of the most historic college football games ever, the single ... 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.