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Bubba Paris

Paris in 2012
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Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1960-10-06) October 6, 1960 (age 64) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	299 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	DeSales (Louisville, Kentucky)
College:	Michigan
NFL Draft:	1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1983–1990) Indianapolis Colts (1991) Detroit Lions (1991)
Career highlights and awards
3× Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXIII, XXIV) 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1980, 1981)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 130 Games started: 105 Fumble recoveries: 3
Player stats at PFR

William "Bubba" Paris (born October 6, 1960) is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Bubba Paris is best known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers from 1983 to 1990. He was a key part of three 49ers teams that won the Super Bowl. His teammates also honored him with the Len Eshmont Award in 1987.

Early Life and High School Football

Bubba Paris grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to DeSales High School. While his team did not win a state championship during his time, many players, including Bubba, were noticed by college scouts. DeSales High School has since won multiple state championships.

College Career at Michigan

After high school, Paris attended the University of Michigan. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. During his time there, he was recognized as an All-Big Ten player. He was also named an All-American. In addition, he earned the title of a second-team Academic All-American. This shows he was great at both football and his studies.

Professional Football Career

Bubba Paris played as an offensive tackle in the NFL. This position is important for blocking defenders and protecting the quarterback. He spent most of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. He played for them from 1983 to 1990.

Super Bowl Championships

Paris was a big part of the 49ers' success in the 1980s. He helped them win three Super Bowl championships. These wins happened in 1985, 1989, and 1990. Winning three Super Bowls is a major achievement for any NFL player.

Later NFL Teams

After his time with the 49ers, Paris played for other teams. In 1991, he played for the Indianapolis Colts. He also played for the Detroit Lions in the same year. He played a total of 130 games in his NFL career.

Life After Football

After retiring from professional football, Bubba Paris became a motivational speaker. He travels across the United States, sharing his experiences and inspiring others. He lives in Tracy, California with his wife, Cynthia, and their son, Trent. He also has two other sons, William III and Christian. Bubba Paris has six more children from a previous marriage. These include four sons named Wayne, David, Austin, and Brandon. He also has twin daughters, Courtney and Ashley. Both Courtney and Ashley became professional basketball players in the WNBA.

See also

• Michigan Wolverines Football All-Americans

External links

• Michigan Wolverines bio