Bruce Smith Biography: Height, Salary, Age, Measurements, Wedding



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Bruce Smith is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nineteen seasons. He is considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Smith was an All-American at Virginia Tech before being drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the first overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. He quickly became one of the best players on the Bills defense, helping them to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. In his second season, he won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Smith was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 and 1996, and was a six-time First-team All-Pro selection. He led the league in sacks twice, and set the record for most career sacks with 200. He also holds the record for most career tackles for loss with 271.

In his 19 NFL seasons, Smith recorded double-digit sacks 13 times. He retired after the 2003 season as the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks. He was also a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning with the Bills in 1991 and 1992.

After retiring from football, Smith became a businessman and television analyst. He has also been active in philanthropy, donating to numerous charities and causes.

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Bruce Smith was born on June 18, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to George Smith and Annie Mae Smith. He has four siblings: George Jr., Deborah, Kenneth, and Kimberly.

Smith attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, where he was a standout football player. He then went on to play college football at Virginia Tech, where he was a two-time All-American.

Smith was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the first overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. He quickly became one of the best players on the Bills defense, helping them to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. In his second season, he won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Smith was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 and 1996, and was a six-time First-team All-Pro selection. He led the league in sacks twice, and set the record for most career sacks with 200. He also holds the record for most career tackles for loss with 271.

In his 19 NFL seasons, Smith recorded double-digit sacks 13 times. He retired after the 2003 season as the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks. He was also a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning with the Bills in 1991 and 1992.

After retiring from football, Smith became a businessman and television analyst. He has also been active in philanthropy, donating to numerous charities and causes.

Bruce Smith is married to Carolyn White-Smith and they have three children together: Bruce Jr., Brittany, and Bryan.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia