Before They Made It Big As Actors Or Actresses, They Were Amazing Athletes First

Published on 09/26/2019
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Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith had been a star at Michigan State before he joined the NFL and went on to be an All-Pro defensive end. He retired after playing for nine years and started shooting commercials. Smith is best known for bringing Moses Hightower to life in Police Academy. He died in 2011.

Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith

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Terry Bradshaw

Louisiana native Terry Bradshaw took home four Super Bowl championships during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired in 1983 to work at the announcer’s booth. However, he was already starring in TV shows, movies, and commercials by then. He is best known for starring in comedies such as Hooper and Smokey and The Bandit II together with Burt Reynolds.

Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw

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