30. Al "Bubba" Baker
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Al “Bubba” Baker made an immediate impact with the Detroit Lions in his rookie year as he recorded 23 (unofficial) Sacks and was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Two years later, he again led the NFL in Sacks (17, unofficial) and Baker was a Pro Bowl selection in his first three seasons and had he been a Lion for more than his first five seasons the famed pass rusher would be way higher on this list.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 40th Overall in the NFL Draft 5/2/78.
- Departed: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 1983 Season.
- Games Played: 67
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Notable Statistics: 66 Games Started
2 Interceptions
9 Interception Return Yards
4 Fumble Recoveries
74.0 Quarterback Sacks*
50 Approximate Value
1 Playoff Game
*Quarterback Sacks were not an official statistic until 1982 but were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1978)
Pro Bowl (1978, 1979 & 1980)
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year (1978)
UPI Rookie of the Year (1978)
The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1978)
All-Rookie (1978)
Most Quarterback Sacks (1979 & 1980)*
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
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