Bubba Smith Through the Years

FILE- In this 1980 photo released by Warner Bros., former football player and actor Bubba Smtih appears in character as Sgt. Moses Hightower on an undercover assignment in the comedy "Police Academy 3: Back In Training." Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/Warner Bros.)

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FILE- In this 1980 photo released by Warner Bros., former football player and actor Bubba Smtih appears in character as Sgt. Moses Hightower on an undercover assignment in the comedy "Police Academy 3: Back In Training." Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/Warner Bros.)

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FILE - In this Jan. 2 1972 file photo, Baltimore Colts' Bubba Smith, top left, wraps up Miami Dolphins' Jim Klick during the first quarter of the American Football Conference championship NFL football game in Miami. Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/File)

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FILE - In this Jan. 2 1972 file photo, Baltimore Colts' Bubba Smith, top left, wraps up Miami Dolphins' Jim Klick during the first quarter of the American Football Conference championship NFL football game in Miami. Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath prepares to pass as Baltimore Colts' Bubba Smith leaps to defend during NFL football's Super Bowl III in Miami. Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/File)

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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath prepares to pass as Baltimore Colts' Bubba Smith leaps to defend during NFL football's Super Bowl III in Miami. Smith, a former NFL defensive star who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter says he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death. (AP Photo/File)

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Bubba Smith, defensive end of Baltimore Colts, stops Carl Garrett, (30) running back of Boston Patriots, with a two-yard gain as the Colts scored a 27-3 victory in Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1970. A tough Baltimore defense held the Patriots to 45 yards on the ground and minus-65 yards in the air with four pass interceptions. (AP Photo)

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Bubba Smith, defensive end of Baltimore Colts, stops Carl Garrett, (30) running back of Boston Patriots, with a two-yard gain as the Colts scored a 27-3 victory in Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1970. A tough Baltimore defense held the Patriots to 45 yards on the ground and minus-65 yards in the air with four pass interceptions. (AP Photo)

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Houston Oilers defensive end Bubba Smith in 1975. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Houston Oilers defensive end Bubba Smith in 1975. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Oakland Raiders defensive linemen Bubba Smith (77) and Otis Sistrunk (60) in 1973. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Oakland Raiders defensive linemen Bubba Smith (77) and Otis Sistrunk (60) in 1973. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Dallas Cowboys running back Walt Garrison (32) is stopped by Colts defensive end Bubba Smith (78) during the Cowboys 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V on January 17, 1971 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Dallas Cowboys running back Walt Garrison (32) is stopped by Colts defensive end Bubba Smith (78) during the Cowboys 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V on January 17, 1971 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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