How did Alex Karras leverage his football fame in his acting career?

Same style jersey "Alex Karras" wore during the 1969 season while playing for the "Detroit Lions". Jersey Features: - Manufactured by "Wilson" - Officially ... Get the best deals on Alex Karras NFL Original Autographed Items when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items ... 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 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' attorney. Diagnosed with dementia, Karras in April joined the more than 3,500 former NFL players suing the league for not protecting ... Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. Alex Karras · Actor • Football Player • Wrestler • Sportscaster · Birth Name: Alexander George Karras · Birth Date: July 15, 1935 · Death Date: October 10, 2012 ... Oct 10, 2012 ... He was lead plaintiff in a complaint this year against the NFL by ex-players who claim the league didn't do enough to protect them from head ... Oct 10, 2012 ... AP fileAlex Karras first found fame as a football player with the Detroit Lions. ... ESPN alone must employ 793 ex-NFL players as on-air ... 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.