How did Alex Karras' health impact his later career choices?

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 ... Oct 11, 2012 ... For people who do know football, Karras' career is fascinating. He ... player, and would later be suspended for gambling along with Karras. Hall of Fame Professional Football Player, Actor. For twelve seasons (1958 to 1962 and 1964 to 1970), he played at the defensive-tackle position in the ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Alex Karras was born in Gary Indiana and was a standout as a four-time All-State football player for Gary's Emerson High School. 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 ... "Before I was a football player, I wanted to be an actor." 2. Blazing Saddles: Mongo conferred Karras cult-comedy status. The Mel Brooks ... Aug 12, 2016 ... DETROIT — Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies. Oct 11, 2012 ... He was among the more than 3,500 former players who are suing the NFL in relation to the long-term damage caused by concussions and repeated ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Diagnosed with dementia, Karras in April joined the more than 3,500 former NFL players suing the league for not protecting them better from head ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Karras was among a group of 3,500 ex-NFL players suing the league over its handling of head injuries. "He is interested in making the game of ...