Alex Karras American Football Player Wrestler And Actor Died 2012 - July 15 in History | This Day Story

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Alex Karras, American football player, wrestler, and actor (died 2012)

Alex Karras

Alexander George Karras was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Centennial class.

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