How did Alex Karras adapt to the changes in NFL rules over his career?

Oct 10, 2012 ... The Detroit Lions standout defensive lineman of the 1960s punched a horse in "Blazing Saddles" and played a dad opposite real-life wife ... Karras, a Gary, Ind. native who was the tenth overall pick in 1958, played his entire 12-year career with the Lions, and was named an All-Pro three times. 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. 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 ... Oct 23, 2021 ... The history of the NFL is filled with players who were brutes on the field but gentle off of it. Alex Karras was one such player. Karras was a ... 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. Jan 14, 2013 ... By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal The passing of Detroit Lions gridiron legend Alex Karras ... football player for Gary, (Ind.) Emerson ... His career as a football player had come to an end, but a new one was just about to begin. Having impressed with his screen presence in "Paper Lion," Karras ... Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) 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 ...