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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.

  3. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor/Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). He was married to Susan Clark and Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen. He died on October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Family. Spouses.

    • Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
    • October 10, 2012
    • July 15, 1935
  4. Alex Karras was an American football player, actor and sportscaster, best remembered for his performance in the comedy film ‘Blazing Saddles’. The Indiana-born athlete was also a four times pro-bowl player in the NFL where he represented Detroit Lions.

  5. Alex Karras, a 6’2”, 248-pound defensive tackle from Gary, Indiana, was drafted in the first round (10th player overall) of the 1958 draft by the Detroit Lions. A standout from the University of Iowa, he was voted college football’s outstanding lineman in 1957 and was a collegiate heavyweight wrestling champ.

  6. Oct 10, 2012 · Born in Gary, Ind., Karras starred for four years at Iowa. Detroit drafted Karras with the 10th overall pick in 1958, and he was a four-time All-Pro defensive tackle over 12 seasons with the ...

  7. Oct 11, 2012 · Alex Karras, a fierce and relentless All-Pro lineman for the Detroit Lions whose irrepressible character frequently placed him at odds with football’s authorities but led to a second...

  8. Oct 11, 2012 · Karras was born in Gary, Indiana, where his father, a Greek immigrant, was a doctor and his mother a nurse. His older brothers, Lou and Ted, would both play in the NFL, but instead of following...

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