What made Alex Karras a unique and memorable figure?

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 ... In April, Karras joined more than 3,000 other former players who are suing the NFL. CNN —. Alex Karras, the burly defensive lineman turned ... May 19, 2014 ... The caption: This painful moment for Iowa Tackle Alex Karras came in last Saturday's football game with Minnesota, when the husky player was ... Oct 11, 2012 ... Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, dies at his home in Los Angeles. Oct 10, 2012 ... DETROIT — Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled ... 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) Jan 14, 2013 ... By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal The passing of Detroit Lions gridiron legend Alex Karras ... football player for Gary, (Ind.) Emerson ... Feb 13, 2017 ... Alex Karras played football for twelve seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1958 through 1962 and again from 1964 through 1970. One week ... 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 ... Aug 12, 2016 ... DETROIT — Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies.