Did Alex Karras pursue a career in acting?

Ted Karras III (left) is a third generation Karras in the NFL. The most famous Karras is Alex who played defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions (1958–1962 ... Oct 11, 2012 ... Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in ... Same style jersey "Alex Karras" wore during the 1969 season while playing for the "Detroit Lions". Jersey Features: - Manufactured by "Wilson" - Officially ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Alex Karras, a former lineman for the Detriot Lions, and later a Hollywood actor, has died at the age of 77 at his home in Los Angeles. Actor and Football Player Alex Karras, July 17, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. 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 ... Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player and actor. After an illustrious professional football ... Oct 10, 2012 ... He is among about 3,500 retired football players who accuse the league of not protecting them better from head injuries. "This physical beating ... Apr 30, 2024 ... But, said Thomas: “We consider him as fine a player at his position as there is in football. Naturally, we expected to pay him that way.” Karras ... Oct 10, 2012 ... "Before I was a football player, I wanted to be an actor." 2. Blazing Saddles: Mongo conferred Karras cult-comedy status. The Mel Brooks ...