What are some of the famous football families from Michigan?

Oct 16, 2012 ... Karras was known as an affable character off the field and the kind of mean football player who wouldn't hesitate to punch his brother in ... 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 ... Oct 10, 2012 ... In the 1958 draft, the Lions took Karras 10th overall, and he played 12 seasons for the team, 1958 to 1970, with a year off in 1963 when he was ... Dec 20, 2024 ... Alex Karras had an attorney that was the most prominent attorney in Detroit back then who made it very plain to Rozelle what would happen if he ... Alex Karras, player for the Detroit Lions and Monday night football host. Oct 10, 2012 ... Football player turned actor Alex Karras passed away today at the age of 77. He guest starred in “Springtime” (originally broadcast October 15th, 1974) I knew Alex Karras from college. He was a great football player and an interesting gentleman who went far in this world. We will all miss him. Helpful. Share ... 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 ... 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. Karras was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions.