Al Baker

About

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman nicknamed Bubba. He played 12 years in the NFL, predominantly for the Lions and Cardinals.

Before Fame

He played football at Colorado State University and was selected in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft.

Trivia

He was named the 1978 Defensive Rookie of the Year as a member of the Detroit Lions.

Family Life

After his playing career was over, he settled down in Avon, Ohio with his family and started a restaurant called Bubba Q's: World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering.

Associated With

Five years after he left the Lions, the legendary Barry Sanders joined the team.