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Al "Bubba" Baker - The best DE the Lions ever had

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Most of the younger readers here never saw Bubba Baker play. He was a great pass rusher who was defensive rookie of the year and a three time Pro Bowler. He was a demonstrative, fun loving player who was a real fan favourite. As detailed in the article he "likely" holds the single season sack record of 23. Unfortunately sacks were not an official stat until four years later.