Bubby Brister is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He was born on August 15, 1962, in Monroe, Louisiana, and attended Northeast Louisiana University, where he played college football.
Brister was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He spent his first six seasons with the Steelers, serving as a backup to starting quarterback Terry Bradshaw and later to Neil O'Donnell. Brister's best season with the Steelers came in 1989 when he started 11 games and threw for 2,634 yards and 14 touchdowns.
In 1993, Brister signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. He spent two seasons with the Eagles, starting 14 games and throwing for 3,762 yards and 22 touchdowns. Brister then signed with the New York Jets in 1995 but only played in one game for the team.
Brister's next stop was with the Denver Broncos, where he spent four seasons as a backup to John Elway. Brister won two Super Bowl rings with the Broncos in 1997 and 1998, although he did not play in either game. Brister's best season with the Broncos came in 1998 when he started four games and threw for 1,006 yards and six touchdowns.
Brister finished his career with the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent two seasons as a backup to Daunte Culpepper. He retired from the NFL after the 2000 season.
Throughout his career, Brister was known for his strong arm and ability to make plays on the run. He threw for a total of 14,445 yards and 81 touchdowns in his NFL career. Brister also rushed for 631 yards and six touchdowns.
After retiring from football, Brister worked as a football analyst for CBS Sports and ESPN. He also became a successful businessman, owning several car dealerships in Louisiana.
In conclusion, Bubby Brister had a successful career as an NFL quarterback, playing for six different teams over 14 seasons. He won two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos and was known for his strong arm and ability to make plays on the run. Brister has since become a successful businessman and football analyst.
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