Al Baker

Defensive end, American football player

1956 –

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Who is Al Baker?

Al "Bubba" Baker is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the NFL. He went to three Pro Bowls during his career. He was named 1978 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Baker, a graduate of Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey and Colorado State University, was drafted in the second round of the 1978 draft. A massive 6-6, 250 pound frame with extraordinary speed and strength. Opened his NFL career with an incredible 23 sacks. Had 5 sacks in a single game against Tampa Bay. He was named Defensive Rookie of the year and was selected to three Pro Bowls in his twelve-year career.

Traded from Detroit to St.Louis for Mike Dawson and a 4th round draft pick.

Career Sacks: 1978: 23 - Unofficial, 1979: 16 - Unofficial, 1980: 18 - Unofficial, 1981: 10 - Unofficial, 1982: 8.5, 1983: 13.5, 1984: 10, 1985: 4, 1986: 10.5, 1987: 4, 1988: 5.5, 1989: 7.5, 1990: 3, Career: 131.5 - Unofficial

Post NFL Career: Al "Bubba" Baker now lives with his family in Avon, OH, a suburb of Cleveland, and owns a restaurant called Bubba Q's: World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering, also in Avon, Ohio.

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Born
Dec 9, 1956
Jacksonville
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Colorado State University
  • Weequahic High School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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