What are some of the ways that former athletes stay involved in the game?

Jul 18, 2015 ... In 1968 he played himself in Paper Lion, the film version of George Plimpton's book about being a football player. Karras appeared in several ... Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. Oct 10, 2012 ... "Before I was a football player, I wanted to be an actor." 2. Blazing Saddles: Mongo conferred Karras cult-comedy status. The Mel Brooks ... Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player and actor. After an illustrious professional football ... Alex Karras ... Alexander George Karras has done it all. In football, "Mad Duck" was a two-time All-America tackle at Iowa. In 1957 he won the Outland Trophy as ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Karras was among a group of 3,500 ex-NFL players suing the league over its handling of head injuries. "He is interested in making the game of ... Oct 9, 2012 ... Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News ... "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." - Alex Karras (Football Player). "Tough times never last, but tough people do." - Dr. Robert Schuller ... Apr 12, 2025 ... [Detroit Lions Football Player Alex Karras] · Creation Information · ContextBookmark this section. This photograph is part of the collection ... Oct 11, 2012 ... Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, dies at his home in Los Angeles.