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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 ... Checkout the latest stats for Alex Karras. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. 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. Alex Karras, a 6'2”, 248-pound defensive tackle from Gary, Indiana, was drafted in the first round (10th player overall) of the 1958 draft by the Detroit Lions. Jan 14, 2013 ... By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal The passing of Detroit Lions gridiron legend Alex Karras ... football player for Gary, (Ind.) Emerson ... 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 ... Jan 16, 2020 ... Karras went on to have a huge movie and TV career after retiring, best known for his role as “Mongo” in “Blazing Saddles,” for playing a ... Alex Karras, player for the Detroit Lions and Monday night football host. Nov 24, 2024 ... Alex Karras Karras 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 ...