How has college football in Michigan influenced the Detroit Lions?

A panel of voters selected 10 senior-era players to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, this summer. A 1954 Emerson High School graduate, Karras was the greatest ... 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. Oct 10, 2012 ... There are millions of people who never watched NFL veteran Alex Karras play a single down of football, but are still mourning him today, ... Aug 5, 2017 ... Alex Karras; Leo Nomellini; Art Donovan; Charlie Krueger. Of that group of five, three (Olsen, Nomellini and Donovan) are in the Pro Football ... Aug 12, 2016 ... DETROIT — Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies. 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. Jun 2, 2018 ... Former NFL player and actor Alex Karras died Wednesday in Los Angeles, a family spokesman said. He was 77. "After a heroic fight with kidney ... 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, a fierce and relentless All-Pro lineman for the Detroit Lions whose irrepressible character frequently placed him at odds with football's ... 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 ...