R.I.P. Alex Karras

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JimBob Skeeter
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#1 Posted on 10.10.12 1020.34 | Instant Rating: 8.01

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/994276/396/NFL-great-Alex-Karras-dies-at-77

LOS ANGELES, Cal. - Former NFL defensive lineman Alex Karras died Wednesday at age 77 after complications from kidney failure.

Karras gained fame as a fearsome defensive lineman and later went on to a career as an actor and broadcaster.

Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, surrounded by family.

Karras had been suffering from dementia. He was among the more than 3,500 NFL players suing the league regarding the treatment of head injuries.

Detroit drafted Karras, who grew up in Gary, Ind., 10th overall in 1958 out of Iowa. He was a four-time All-Pro defensive tackle over 12 seasons with the franchise.

Karras may be even better known for his work as an actor. He portrayed an adoptive dad in the 1980s sitcom "Webster," and punched a horse in the 1974 comedy classic "Blazing Saddles."

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Mongo no longer pawn in game of life. Rest in peace, Mr. Karras.

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#2 Posted on 10.10.12 1729.31 | Instant Rating: 1.63

Mongo is one of the best performances ever by a former athlete. RIP Mr Karras!

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#3 Posted on 10.10.12 1807.31 | Instant Rating: 9.71

I believe he also did a neat turn in the movie Victor/Victoria

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#4 Posted on 11.10.12 2244.31 | Instant Rating: 5.70

Originally posted by StaggerLee
Mongo is one of the best performances ever by a former athlete. RIP Mr Karras!

Yes sir!

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#5 Posted on 18.10.12 1515.04 | Instant Rating: 8.01

Alex Karras "wrestles" on The Match Game:

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#6 Posted on 18.10.12 1713.24 | Instant Rating: 6.98

And "Mad Bull"!

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