Bubba Smith dies at 66

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Bubba Smith was from my hometown in Texas. He was a standout player on a very good team at a predominantly black high school there. I remember my Dad taking me to high school games and on a few occasions we saw Bubba play high school ball.

He was a special player at a great time in pro football.

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You saw him play in high school? That's pretty amazing

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You saw him play in high school? That's pretty amazing

Yeah, know I am "dating" myself...but keep in mind I was very young and was at those games solely because my brother was playing against Smiths High School team. But I remember my Dad pointing Smith out on the field and telling me to "watch this guy" he's good!