How has the relationship between athletes and activism evolved over time?

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. Oct 10, 2012 ... Karras played his entire NFL career with the Lions before retiring in 1970 at age 35. He was a first-team All-Pro in 1960, 1961 and 1965, and he ... 0.02% of College Football players and coaches can claim the honor of being in the Hall. ... Alex Karras. Tackle. Alexander George Karras. Inducted 1991. Date ... 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 ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Karras stood 6-2 and played at about 250 pounds. That's linebacker size in today's football and was not considered big for a defensive tackle ... ... team and Rose Bowl champions; played thirteen years in the National Football League and all-Pro four years. Inductees. Athletics Director · Athletics Relations ... Oct 11, 2012 ... In tribute to the late Alex Karras (1935 – 2012), here is a gallery of football cards from his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. 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 ... Oct 15, 2012 ... Alex Karras probably was the best football player who ever sucker punched a horse. Karras, who died last week at the age of 77, starred in the National ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Karras is the most-famous former Hawkeye football player ever, though, was his transition to show business, and his short stint as a color analyst on ABC's ...