Bubby Brister

Walter Andrew Brister III

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 180 lb.
• Schools University of Louisiana at Monroe, Tulane University
• High School Neville High School

• Born August 15, 1962 in Alexandria, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Walter "Bubby" Brister was drafted in the 4th round of the 1981 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers. Brister spent one year in the minors with the Bristol Tigers. An outfielder, he fielded .906 and hit .180/.289/.243. He stole 5 bases in 7 tries and walked 16 times in 39 games.

Brister then went to college and played quarterback on the gridiron. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1986 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and spent 15 seasons in the NFL.

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