What were some of the challenges Alex Karras faced as a former athlete in Hollywood?

Sep 15, 2021 ... Johnson, who spent his nine-year NFL career with the Detroit Lions, will receive a customized ring based on his position, bust and years played ... "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 ... 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 ... "Karras became a bit of a celebrity through George Plimpton's behind-the-scenes book about what it was like to be an NFL player in the Motor ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Former All-Pro defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday. He played for the NFL's Detroit Lions, then went on to an acting ... 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. 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 ... For people who do know football, Karras' career is fascinating. He ... player, and would later be suspended for gambling along with Karras. Oct 10, 2012 ... Former football great Alex Karras has died. Karras was a dominant defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions. He later used his personality and ... 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 ...