Alex Karras, Former Lions Star Dead At 77

Discussion in 'Detroit Lions' started by Sweets, Oct 10, 2012.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    Alex Karras, the rugged lineman who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense in the 1960s, then went on to an acting career in which he starred in the sitcom "Webster" and famously punched a horse in the 1974 comedy "Blazing Saddles," died Wednesday. He was 77.

    Karras, who had recently suffered kidney failure, died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members, said Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney.

    Source: Sporting News
     
    Last edited: Oct 11, 2012
    Sweets, Oct 10, 2012
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  2. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    GIF sends our condolences and sympathy to the Karas family and friends on this sad, sad day.
     
    Sweets, Oct 10, 2012
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  3. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    RIP!
     
    86WARD, Oct 10, 2012
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  4. Mike

    Mike Want some Cheetos?

    Rest In Peace
     
    Mike, Oct 10, 2012
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  5. UK 49er fan

    UK 49er fan Rookie

    RIP.
     
    UK 49er fan, Oct 10, 2012
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  6. Tarkus

    Tarkus The Thread Stalker

    RIP
     
    Tarkus, Oct 10, 2012
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  7. markaz

    markaz Resident Cards Fan Staff Member

    I absolutely loved Alex Karras growing up in KC as a kid. I just feel fortunate that I was able to watch him play (esp against Bart Starr).

    Great loss for his family and friends. Football fans lost an icon. Sad day.
     
    markaz, Oct 10, 2012
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  8. Huxley

    Huxley ...

    I loved him in Blazing Saddles. Great football player as well. R.I.P.
     
    Huxley, Oct 10, 2012
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