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Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. [1] He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970.
- Iowa (1955–1957)
- Defensive tackle
Oct 10, 2012 · NFL. Alex Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77.
He died in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by his family including his wife, Susan Clark, with whom he co-starred in "Webster." Alex Karras was 77 years old. Mike Pesca, NPR News.
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras was a four-time All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s and a versatile actor in the 1980s. He died of kidney failure, dementia and other health issues at age 77. He was known for his roles in "Blazing Saddles", "Webster" and "Monday Night Football".
Oct 10, 2012 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alex Karras, a dominant defensive tackle who played 12 seasons for the Detroit Lions and was a standout in college and wrestling. Find out his statistics, awards, enshrinement speech and more.
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Oct 11, 2012 · Alex Karras, All-Pro N.F.L. Lineman Who Also Starred as an Actor, Dies at 77. Alex Karras as a defensive tackle for the Lions. NFL Photos, via Associated Press. Alex Karras, a fierce and ...
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras, the burly defensive lineman turned actor in the ABC sitcom “Webster,” died Wednesday surrounded by his family in their Los Angeles home following a hard-fought battle with kidney ...