Al Baker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Al Baker
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1956(1956-12-09)
Age	68
Birthplace	Florida
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Al Baker Biography

Al Baker is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 9, 1956 in Florida, Florida, United States. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman nicknamed Bubba. He played 12 years in the NFL, predominantly for the Lions and Cardinals.

Five years after he left the Lions, the legendary Barry Sanders joined the team.

Al “Bubba” Baker (born December 9, 1956) is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to three Pro Bowls during his career. He was named 1978 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was one of the famous anchors of the “Silver Rush.”

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 by the Detroit Lions. Listed as 6-6 and 250 pounds, he combined speed and strength.

After his playing career was over, he settled down in Avon, Ohio with his family and started a restaurant called Bubba Q’s: World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering.

Al Baker Net Worth

Al Baker is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Baker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played football at Colorado State University and was selected in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft.

He was named the 1978 Defensive Rookie of the Year as a member of the Detroit Lions.

Baker often helps the homeless and less fortunate in the Cleveland area. For her 29th birthday, she hosted and fed almost 100 homeless men at Bubba’s-Q Restaurant in Avon, Ohio.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Al Baker height 6 feet 6 inches Al weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Al Baker Dating?

According to our records, Al Baker is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Al Baker’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006 Brittani and Al patented Bubbas’s Boneless Ribs, a product and process for removing bones from an intact slab of ribs, making it possible for people to eat fully cooked deboned BBQ ribs with a knife and fork – this is not a reshaped patty. The co-inventors’ patented product was featured on ABC’s show Shark Tank (December 2013) where the father-daughter team partnered with branding expert and FUBU creator Daymond John. Brittani is the vice president of the company formed through the partnership with Daymond John.

Facts & Trivia

Al Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Baker celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Baker said in the NFL that he hoped to “play long enough to make a fortune in football. Then my son can be a doctor. He won’t have to play this dumb game”. Baker now lives with his family, including his wife of 34 years, Sabrina, in Avon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, and he owns a restaurant called Bubba’s Q World-famous Bar-B-Que & Catering in Avon. He appeared on the ABC-TV show Shark Tank on December 6, 2013, in which investor and entrepreneur Daymond John agreed to invest $300,000 for a 30 percent share in Queen Ann Inc., the food company started by Baker and Baker’s children, Brittani Bo Baker and James Albert London Baker. Part of the agreement was the licensing of Baker’s patent for de-boning pork ribs. DBA/Bubba’s-Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs sold at stores such as QVC, have appeared on Good Morning America and are sold by retailers online. Baker and daughter Brittani are partners in the patented Boneless Baby Back Ribs.

Top Facts about Al Baker

1. Al Baker was a defensive end in the NFL.
2. He played for 6 teams during his career.
3. Baker was drafted by the Lions in 1978.
4. He had 23 sacks in his best season (1984).
5. Baker was named to two Pro Bowls.
6. He won NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1984.
7. Baker retired after the 1992 season.
8. His career stats include 61 sacks and 9 fumble recoveries.
9. Baker played college football at Colorado State University.
10. He was born on March 24, 1956, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Is Al Baker a Hall of Famer?

Al Baker was inducted Sunday into the 2022 class of the Dawahares Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Among those on hand to see Baker inducted were former Trigg County coaches Dixie Jones, Jim Wallace, and George Radford. Baker was a two-sport record holder at Trigg County from 1981-85.

Where is Al Bubba Baker now?

Post-NFL career Baker now lives with his family, including his wife of 34 years, Sabrina, in Avon, Ohio , a suburb of Cleveland, and he owns a restaurant called Bubba’s Q World-famous Bar-B-Que & Catering in Avon.

Who did Bubba Baker play for?

Former Cleveland Browns defensive end Al “Bubba” Baker played with the team in 1987, 1989, and 1990 registering 14 sacks in 35 games while at the end of his career before retiring from professional football.

How many kids does Budda Baker have?

But this is truly hard.” Because, above all, she does not want Budda to feel like he needs to shoulder the burden of looking after herself and her 13 -year-old daughter and the three children Robert leaves behind.

How many Hall of Famers do the Lions have?

The Lions’ long history has been filled with dynamic personalities including 14 members of the franchise who were elected to the Hall of Fame.