Al Baker
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| Al Baker | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 9, 1956 |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, FL |
| Position(s) | DE |
| College | Colorado State |
| NFL Draft | 1978 / Round 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| Awards | 1978 AP Defensive ROY 1978 UPI NFC ROY |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1978-1982 1983-1986 1987, 1989-1990 1988 |
Detroit Lions St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Browns Minnesota Vikings |
Al "Bubba" Baker (born December 9, 1956) was a 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 (unofficial stat at that time). He was named Defensive Rookie of the year and was selected to three Pro Bowls in five-year career.
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