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
Leading the Lions defense in a sack of Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas. While there's no official record of defensive sacks for NFL seasons before 1982 historians feel Alex Karras should be credited with about 100 sacks for his 12-year year. Also pictured above are #53 Mike Lucci, #59 Charlie Weaver and #74 Larry Hand.
Detroit Lions Defense Sacks Johnny Unitas
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
