Alex Karras

Age: 74
Height: 6' 3"

Birth Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
Born: Jul. 15th, 1935

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TRIVIA:

He was a tackle for the Detroit Lions 1958-71.
Played football for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Played on the Hawkeyes' 1956 Rose Bowl championship team
Consensus all-American (making 10 teams) in 1957 Member of inaugural class of the Iowa Lettermen's Club Hall of Fame
Perhaps his most memorable moment as an actor was the scene in _Blazing Saddles (1974)_ (qv) where his character, Mongo, punched a horse.
Outland Trophy, 1957 (Honoring the outstanding interior lineman, selected by the Football Writers Association of America)
Was suspended from the NFL for a year for gambling on football games.
In conjunction with the 100 years of Hawkeye football celebration in 1989, Iowa Hawkeye fans selected an all-time team. The squad features 11 players on offense and defense, two kickers and 15 special mention players who received strong fan support. Karras was voted to the team as a defensive lineman.

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