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Old 10-10-2012, 09:39 PM
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Default RIP: Alex Karras

Alex Karras, Detroit Lions defensive great, dies at age 77 - ESPN
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:30 PM
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Ol' Webster's father figure. He could drive a hard bargain during contract talks.
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Old 10-11-2012, 01:11 PM
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Loved him in "Blazzing Saddles"
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Paper Lion (1968) - IMDb

Paper Lion.. great football movie. Alex Karras and several other old timey football players in their prime. Wonderful movie and its on Netflix.
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Great player. I remember as a kid watching him play for the Lions in the game where Tom Dempsey with half a foot kicked a 63-yard field goal for the Saints to upset Detroit.
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