Weathers, who died Feb. 1, was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders before becoming an actor. His credits included Action Jackson, Arrested Development and Happy Gilmore. Originally broadcast in 1988.

Carl Weathers, famous for "Rocky," "Happy Gilmore" and "Predator," has died at age 76. Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76.

Carl Weathers, an actor and director known for his work on the Rocky films, Predator and Happy Gilmore, among others, has died.He was 76. His death was confirmed by his family, who shared in a ...

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker turned muscle-flexing actor in action fare, memorably as nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, died Feb. 1 at 76.

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Carl Weathers played one year in the NFL, for John Madden's 1970 Oakland Raiders, where he was listed as a 6-foot, 2-inch, 200-pound linebacker. He played in seven games in 1970 and one game in 1971.