What was Alex Karras' connection to the city of Gary, Indiana?

Oct 10, 2012 ... Ex-NFL star, actor Alex Karras dies, 77 – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs It saddened us today that One Time Transformers Pitchman, Football ... Oct 11, 2012 ... He was among the more than 3,500 former players who are suing the NFL in relation to the long-term damage caused by concussions and repeated ... 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 ... DETROIT — Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled ... 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. Sep 21, 2019 ... The first generation of Karras football standouts — Ted Karras Sr., Alex Karras, Lou Karras and Paul Karras — started it all. The four brothers ... Jul 21, 2021 ... A dozen NFL seasons packed with All-Pro roughhousing, easy celebrity and lots of laughs would be a fulsome career for any man. Alex Karras, player for the Detroit Lions and Monday night football host. 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 ... Get the best deals on Alex Karras NFL Original Autographed Items when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items ...