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Alex Karras passes on at 77.


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I know the majority of younger members here have no memory of his days with the Detroit Lions, but they may remember him for his post NFL acting career. I'm with the older set who remembers his playing days, and he was a force to be reckond with back in the '60's. Thanks Alex for the football memories from my youth, and the laughs you gave me during your acting career. His best line was from Blazing Saddles... "Mongo only pawn in game of life."

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It surprised me to se that he had never been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was first team on the all 60's team as a DT, kinda like Dave Parker in that regard.

I'm surprised as well. I was a kid back when he was playing, but I do remember sitting with my dad watching the Lions play on Thanksgiving and his name being mentioned time and time again.

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