Trivia

Played in the 10-10 tie that gave Notre Dame the national championship in 1966 and is considered one of the greatest college football games.

Was of the belief, as stated in several interviews, that Super Bowl III (1969), the biggest upset in Super Bowl history of which he was on the losing end of, was rigged.

Known for his Miller Lite Beer commercials - "I also like the easy opening cans.".

He was diagnosed with CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) caused by repeated head trauma.

Three-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State.

Played defensive end/defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976).

Was a professional football player, prior to his acting career.

Was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the No. 1 pick in the National Football League's 1967 college draft.

Graduated from Michigan State University in 1966.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

Brother, Tody Smith, was also a professional football player.

He is best known for portraying Moses Hightower in: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2 : Au boulot ! (1985), Police Academy 3 : Instructeurs de choc (1986), Police Academy 4 : Aux armes citoyens (1987), Police Academy 5 : Débarquement à Miami Beach (1988) and Police Academy 6 : S.O.S. Ville en état de choc (1989).