Did Alex Karras ever use his platform to raise awareness for social issues?

Oct 15, 2012 ... Alex Karras probably was the best football player who ever sucker punched a horse. Karras, who died last week at the age of 77, starred in the National ... Jun 15, 2022 ... Why it matters: Kopay credits Lions teammate Alex Karras with saving his life while he struggled with his sexuality inside an NFL locker room ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Former All-Pro defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday. He played for the NFL's Detroit Lions, then went on to an acting ... Dec 21, 2024 ... 354 votes, 40 comments. 282K subscribers in the detroitlions community. The official subreddit for Detroit Lions football. Oct 10, 2012 ... All-Pro defensive tackle Alex Karras played a dozen seasons for the Detroit Lions and had memorable roles on TV's 'Webster' and the comedy ... "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." - Alex Karras (Football Player). "Tough times never last, but tough people do." - Dr. Robert Schuller ... Apr 9, 2025 ... [Detroit Lions Football Player Alex Karras] · Creation Information · ContextBookmark this section. This photograph is part of the collection ... Nov 24, 2024 ... Alex Karras Karras was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. Jan 15, 2020 ... Karras, who played for the Lions from 1958-1970, will be inducted posthumously as he died in 2012. "One of the NFL alumni's most famous faces on ... Oct 10, 2012 ... ... football player and his yuppie wife). Emmanuel Lewis sits down ... UPDATE: Former NFLer and Actor Alex Karras Has Died At 77; Played ...