1970 Topps football card of former NFL defensive lineman Charles “Bubba” Smith, who passed away recently. Smith was the top overall draft pick of the Baltimore Colts in 1967, and played most of his NFL career with them. He played on the Colts’ Super Bowl winning team in 1971, but refused to wear his ring because he claimed “the game was too sloppy”. Smith enjoyed a successful comedic acting career after his playing days ended, his most memorable movie role being that of “Hightower” in the Police Academy movies. He also was known for appearing in the Miller Lite beer commercials.
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