Michigan State legend remembered as gentle giant
(NEWSER) - Towering former NFL star Bubba Smith has been found dead at his Los Angeles home. The 66-year-old defensive end, who won the Super Bowl with the Baltimore Colts in 1971, forged a successful acting career after his playing days ended, appearing in dozens of TV shows and movies including the Police Academy series, the AP reports. The 6-foot-7 player struck fear into opposing teams as fans chanted "Kill, Bubba, Kill," but teammates remember him as a gentle giant. More»