|
Al graduated from Colorado State
University, where he majored in Sociology. He was also
a (2) letter athlete in football and basketball for
4 years. On his way to obtaining his Bachelor of Science
Degree he was determined to excel in academics as well
as sports. Al was awarded All-WAC honors and All-WAC
Academic Team his senior year.
In the 1978 NFL draft he was the
Detroit Lions 1st pick of the second round. As a rookie,
he was voted to the All-Pro Team, Defensive Lineman
of the Year, Rookie of the Year and had 23 Quarterback
Sacks. He also played with the St. Louis Cardinals,
Cleveland Browns and after a short stay with the Minnesota
Vikings returned to finish his career as a Browns player.
He played in 6 Pro Bowls, 3 AFC-NFC Championship games
and yet says his greatest achievement is in being awarded
the gift of parenthood. Al was also recently recognized
by Sports Illustrated as the 9th Greatest Pass Rusher
in NFL History.
As a pro athlete Al’s been
speaking to businesses, churches and schools since 1978.
Al and his family were successful franchises in Mail
Boxes, Etc., where his company was number 1 in sales
and service ’90-’93 in Northeast Ohio. He
then moved on to restaurants, Bubba’s-Q American
Cuisine and Ribs. He split the restaurants from his
sauces and sold them off individually. At the present
time he manufactures and distributes his sauces, BUBBA’S-Q
QUALITY SAUCES, in 4 states and has a catering company.
While Motivational Speaking and the Art of Positive
Thinking are trademarks of Al’s, his most satisfying
hobby is collecting gourmet recipes and family outings.
Al lives in Avon, Ohio, a rural suburb of Cleveland
with his wife Sabrina and children Nicole 26, Brittani
Bo 15, James IV 10 years old and Ernie the dog. For
more information on Bubba's business and life check
out Bubba's
Q.
|
