🏈🎂On July 15, 1935 the late great Alex Karras was born in Gary, Indiana. Karras was a 4-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions, where he played his entire career at defensive tackle from 1958 to 1970. As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy classic Blazing Saddles. He also starred as George Papadopolis in the hit ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) alongside his wife Susan Clark. Karras also was a professional wrestlers and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fam

Classic Photos of Alex Karras Alex Karras, who was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen. And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom Webster or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in Blazing Saddles. The rugged player who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a comm

Classic Photos of Alex Karras Alex Karras, who was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen. And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom Webster or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in Blazing Saddles. The rugged player who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a comm

First a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions and later a sportscaster, actor and pro wrestler, Alex Karras left an impression. On the 11-year anniversary of Karras' passing, we celebrate his memory. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Alex Karras was the dominant defensive tackle of his era who utilized a variety of moves to elude opponent blockers. His durability was evidenced by him missing just one game during his 12-year career and starting in 153 consecutive games. #PFHOF20 | Detroit Lions | Pro Football Hall of Fame