Detroit Lions Legend Alex Karras. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, 50 years after he retired from the NFL and 8 years after his death.
Detroit Lion Alex Karras, 1960 NFL
Forrest Gregg can only look on hopelessly as his quarterback Bart Starr is surrounded by a pack of Lions. Alex Karras, Roger Brown and Darris McCord close in on Starr during the "Thanksgiving Day Massacre" of 1962 when the Lions handed the Packers their sole defeat of the season - a 26-14 on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions sacked Starr 8 times. Roger is reported as saying "I guess I got to know Bart pretty well out there today" after the game.
Bart Starr is surrounded by Lions Roger Brown, Alex Karras and Darris Mccord in 1962
Ram Les Josephson can't keep Darris McCord and the rest of that great Detroit Lions defense of the mid-60s converges on an unfortunate Ram runner. The other Lions here are linebackers Joe Schmidt and Ernie Clark. Alex Karras can be been in the background on the left.
Darris McCord and Joe Schmidt Stop a Rams Ball Carrier in 1965
A great pic from the early 1960s - Bart Starr launches the pass just moments before the impending collision with Lions Hall of Famer Alex Karras.
Alex Karras rushing Bart Starr - early 1960s NFL
Alex Karras leads the Detroit Lions defense in stopping a Chicago Bears runner as Karras bulldogs the ball carrier to the ground. The other Lions here look like #88, Sam Williams and #76 Roger Brown.
Alex Karras Bulldogs a Bear Runner to the Ground
Detroit Lions great Alex Karras - it only took 50 years to get into the Hall of Fame.
Alex Karras, Detroit Lions
1963 Lions and Giants. YA Tittle turns to hand off the the Giants leading ball carrier in 1963 - halfback Phil King. Lions lineman Darris McCord and Alex Karras are ready to receive him. Giant #53 is veteran center Greg Larson who played 13 seasons in New York.
YA Tittle hands off to Phil King against Darris McCord & Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions in 1962
Colts legend Johnny Unitas gets a moment of protection as tackle George Preas works to keep Lions threat Alex Karras away form his quarterback. Fullback Jerry Hill can be seen guarding the left side.
The Colts Johnny Unitas as Alex Karras of the Lions with Rushing
Rams and Lions, we think from 1961. Joe Schmidt and Darris McCord can be seen as the Lions defense blocks a Danny Villanueva kick. The Lions won this one by a score of 14-13. The other Rams here, if it is from 1961 are rookie Joe Scibelli (#71), vet Frank Varrichione (#70) and Lamar Lundy (#85). The other Lions here closing in could be Yale Lary at the far left, Alex Karras on Schmidt's right, and linebacker Max Messner & Night Train Lane diving in front of Villanueva.
Joe Schmidt & Darris Mccord - Detroit Lions Defense Blocks LA Rams Danny Villaneva's Kick in 1961
Bears rookie runner Gale Sayers is closed in by Detroit Lions defenders Joe Schmidt and Alex Karras in 1965.
Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras and the Detroit Lions defense closes in on Gale Sayers in 1965
From an AFL/NFL exhibition game in 1968 - Lions defenders Alex Karras (#71) & Joe Robb (#84) close in on Jets quarterback Joe Namath. The Jets would come out on top in the end 9-6.
Alex Karras about to sack Joe Namath in 1968
Hall of famer Alex Karras (#71) takes the field with fellow Lion linebackers Wayne Walker (#55) & Mike Lucci (#53). Walker had 15 seasons in Detroit, Lucci had 9 as a Lions. Karras played a total or 12.
Alex Karras, Wayne Walker & Mike Lucci of the 1970 Detroit Lions
All Pro Alex Karras leads the Detroit Lion defense as they close in on Packers QB Bart Starr. Also seen are Packers center Ken Bowman (#57) and Lion linebacker Ernie Clark (#59). Photo by sports journalist Rob Rigor.
Alex Karras and the Detroit Lions defense stops the Packers Bart Starr
Named to 9 All Pro Teams during his 12-year NFL carrier. Unofficially credited with 100 sacks.
Aex Karras, Detroit Lions Hall of Fame Tackle
A Classic confrontation of the 1960s NFL - Green Bay Packer Greats Ken Bowman (#57) & Jerry Kramer (#64) battle against Detroit Lion legends Alex Karras (#71) & Roger Brown (#76).
Ken Bowman & Jerry Kramer Battle Alex Karras & Roger Brown
Lions greats Roger Brown (#76) and Alex Karras (#71) break through the line to stop Packers QB Bart Starr (#15) before he can do anything. In the background linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) & center Ken Bowmen (#57) are locked in contest.
The Lions Alex Karras Tackles the Packers Bart Starr behind the line of Scrimmage
The Lions 1st-round pick of 1958 - Iowa standout Alex Karras.
Pretty Baby Alex Karras in 1957
Some Old School NFL. Packers and Lion. Lion Alex Karras (#71) pursues down the line as Bart Starr (#15) pitches to Jim Taylor (#31) as the bruising fullback goes wide. Also pictured is Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Forrest Gregg (#75).
Packers vs Lions | Bart Starr, Alex Karras, Forrest Gregg, & Jim Taylor
4 Lions greats from the early 1960s - fullback Nick Pietrosante, Middle Linebacker Joe Schmidt, Defensive Tackle Alex Karras & Quarterback Earl Morrall
4 Lions form the Early 1960s -Nick Pietrosante, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras & Earl Morrall
From 1964 after he had just returned from his 1-year suspension for gambling.
Alex Karras 1964 Detroit Lions
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie under pressure from Lions great Alex Karras.
49ers QB John Brodie and Lions Alex Karras
Considered by many to be one of the most deserving players not in the Professional Football Hall of Fame, he is a member of the Hall of Fame 1960s team. He was a dominate defense tackle during his 12 years in the NFL being named to 4 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro Teams.
Detroit Lions Great Alex Karras
Considered by many to be one of the most deserving players not in the Professional Football Hall of Fame, he is a member of the Hall of Fame 1960s team. He was a dominate defense tackle during his 12 years in the NFL being named to 4 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro Teams.
Detroit Lions Great Alex Karras
Considered by many to be one of the most deserving players not in the Professional Football Hall of Fame, he is a member of the Hall of Fame 1960s team. He was a dominate defense tackle during his 12 years in the NFL being named to 4 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro Teams.
Detroit Lions Great Alex Karras
Considered by many to be one of the most deserving players not in the Professional Football Hall of Fame, he is a member of the Hall of Fame 1960s team. He was a dominate defense tackle during his 12 years in the NFL being named to 4 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro Teams.
Detroit Lions Great Alex Karras
Detroit Lions Great Alex Karras
Detroit Lions Legend Alex Karras played 12 seasons in the NFL.
Alex Karras
Bengals quarterback Sam Wyche eludes Lions Defender Alex Karras
Alex Karras and Sam Wyche
Sat out the entire 1963 NFL Season after being suspended for gambling on games.
Alex Karras
A 1st Round Draft Pick in 1958 he was an consensus All-American as well as the 1957 Outland Trophy award winner at the University of Iowa. He was also the runner up in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Alex Karras
A 1st Round Draft Pick in 1958 he was an consensus All-American as well as the 1957 Outland Trophy award winner at the University of Iowa. He was also the runner up in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Alex Karras
A 1st Round Draft Pick in 1958 he was an consensus All-American as well as the 1957 Outland Trophy award winner at the University of Iowa. He was also the runner up in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Alex Karras
After leaving pro football in 1970, he began a very successful film career with starring roles in Blazing Saddles, M*A*S*H, Porky's and Paper Lion. Probably his most recognizable role in recent years was as George Papadopolis in the TV series Webster where he plays a retired football player turned instant parent. Here he is with the show's cast on the cover of TV Guide in 1984.
Alex Karras Cover TV Guide
After playing for the Detroit Lions for 13 seasons he was announcer for Monday Night Football from 1974 to 1976.
Alex Karras Monday Night Football Announcer
