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Known as the "Sack Man" at his alma-mater, Virginia Tech University, Bruce Smith played as a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills from 1985-1999. He ended his career with the Washington Redskins in 2003.
Smith was arrested in Virginia on May 15, 2009, and charged with speeding, driving under the influence and refusing to take an alcohol breath test. He was released on bond several hours later.FOX Sports: Smith, NFL's All-time Sack Leader, Faces DUI Charge
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Fast Facts
- Born: June 18, 1963
- Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia
- Attended Virginia Tech University
- Known as "The Sack Man" in college
- Popularized "The Buffalo Stance"
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 262 lbs
- Number one draft pick in 1985
- 11 time Pro Bowl pick
- All-time NFL sack leader with 200
- Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 2006
- Owns a Red Lion Inn in Blacksburg, Virgina
- Inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2005
- Ranked 58 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players
- Played a total of 258 games
- Works with real estate developer Armada Hoffler
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Football Career
The Buffalo Bills picked Smith at the number one overall pick in 1985, after he was hailed as America's top lineman.As a Buffalo Bill, Smith piled up 181 sacks, and was regarded as one of the NFL's most feared defensive linemen. Smith was voted into the Pro bowl 11 times, and was named as a first-team All-Pro eight times. Hampered by knee injuries, Smith ended his career with the Washington Redskins in 2003. He ended his career with the all-time record for most sacks with 200, and 1,224 total tackles.
On January 31, 2009, Smith was announced as part of the 2009 class to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The New York Times: Smith, Sack Specialist, Is Elected to the Hall
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Thankful 4 veterans, my vets: Howard Croff, Bob Croff, Bruce Nissen, Michael Huffman, Chris Ledget, Frances Nissen, Derek Smith.
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Thankful 4 veterans, my vets: Howard Croff, Bob Croff, Bruce Nissen, Michael Huffman, Chris Ledget, Frances Nissen, Derek Smith.
@bennissen | November 11, 2009 03:59 PM -
John Cusack, Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Will Smith ... "End of the World" films have the best actors. Luke Perry in Supernova.
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@ELUSIONCLOTHING lmao and oj and Bruce smith .... Annnnnnnnd Andre reed lol
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I also met at AYUDA Art Smith and Bruce Seidel , again, both very nice. Of course I spread the #gfree word with everyone. Fun. Pics later..
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Thankful 4 veterans, my vets: Howard Croff, Bob Croff, Bruce Nissen, Michael Huffman, Chris Ledget, Frances Nissen, Derek Smith.
@bennissen | November 11, 2009 03:59 PM -
John Cusack, Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Will Smith ... "End of the World" films have the best actors. Luke Perry in Supernova.
@alanhouser | November 11, 2009 12:39 AM -
@ELUSIONCLOTHING lmao and oj and Bruce smith .... Annnnnnnnd Andre reed lol
@elusion_kenzo | November 10, 2009 08:20 PM -
I also met at AYUDA Art Smith and Bruce Seidel , again, both very nice. Of course I spread the #gfree word with everyone. Fun. Pics later..
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Thankful 4 veterans, my vets: Howard Croff, Bob Croff, Bruce Nissen, Michael Huffman, Chris Ledget, Frances Nissen, Derek Smith.
@bennissen | November 11, 2009 03:59 PM -
John Cusack, Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Will Smith ... "End of the World" films have the best actors. Luke Perry in Supernova.
@alanhouser | November 11, 2009 12:39 AM -
@ELUSIONCLOTHING lmao and oj and Bruce smith .... Annnnnnnnd Andre reed lol
@elusion_kenzo | November 10, 2009 08:20 PM -
I also met at AYUDA Art Smith and Bruce Seidel , again, both very nice. Of course I spread the #gfree word with everyone. Fun. Pics later..
@CeliacChick | November 10, 2009 04:15 PM
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Bruce Smith Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the National Football League
- Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height:6' 4"
- Weight:262 lbs
- Rookie Year:1985
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