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    Alex Karras, seen in this February 24, 1966 file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Joe Dowdall - MCT
    Alex Karras was shocked by news of his suspension in this April 18, 1963 file photograph. Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Art Emanuel/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Art Emanuel - MCT
    Alex Karras starred as George Papadapolis in ABC's "Webster." Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Art Emanuel/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Alexander George "Alex" Karras, right, nicknamed "The Mad Duck," former football player, professional wrestler, and actor who is best known for playing with the Detroit Lions from 1958?1962 and 1964-1970. Karras, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Alex Karras comes out from the football field, as seen in this undated file photograph. Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Dick Tripp - MCT
    Willie McClung and Alex Karras, right, at practice for the Detroit Lions, in this undated file photograph. Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Dick Tripp/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Ed Haun - MCT
    Alex Karras, seen in this undated file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Ed Haun/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Joe Lippincott - MCT
    Alex Karras, seen in this October 14, 1974 file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Joe Lippincott/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Alex Karras, seen in this undated file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Dick Tripp - MCT
    Alex Karras, seen in this undated file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Dick Tripp/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Alex Karras, right, seen in this May 20, 1976 file photograph with an unidentified woman, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Julian H. Gonzalez - MCT
    In this September 21, 2003 file photograph, former Detroit Lions' Alex Karras, left, and Paper Lions Author George Plimpton get ready to participate in the coin toss before the Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Anonymous - AP
    FILE - This is a 1971 file photo showing Detroit Lions football player Alex Karras. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/File)
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    NFL - AP
    FILE - This Oct. 31, 1965 photo provided by the NFL shows Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras (71) during the Lions 31-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Calif. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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    NFL - AP
    This undated photo provided by the NFL shows Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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    NFL - AP
    This undated photo provided by the NFL shows Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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    Marty Lederhandler - AP
    FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1985 file photo, "Saturday Night Live" actor Billy Crystal, in character as "Fernando," center, is flanked by host Alex Karras and musical guest Tina Turner during a rehearsal, in New York. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
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    Anonymous - AP
    FILE - This 1956 file photo shows Iowa tackle Alex Karras. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo, File)
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    NFL - AP
    This 1968 photo provided by the NFL shows Detroit Lions football player Alex Karras. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney, said Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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    Ed Haun - MCT
    Alex Karras, seen in this undated file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Ed Haun/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    John Collier - MCT
    Alex Karras, seen in this July 4, 1973 file photograph, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (John Collier/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Alex Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. Pictured in this December 10, 1960 file photograph are: Wayne Walker, Bill Glass, Roger Brown, Alex Karras (baseball cap), Carl Brettschneider (face in upper corner). Right side, r-l: Jim Gibbons, Ollie Spencer and Bob Scholz. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    - ASSOCIATED PRESS
    Photo shows Alex Karras, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford shown Oct. 8, 1974. (AP Photo)
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    Running out the kinks at Tartar Field are (from left) Joe Schmidt, Bob Whitlow and Alex Karras, July 1, 1964. Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. He was 77. (Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Anonymous - ASSOCIATED PRESS
    FILE - In this Nov. 8, 1970, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Tom Dempsey (19) moves up to kick a 63-yard field goal as teammate Joe Scarpati holds the ball, Detroit Lions' Alex Karras (71) rushes in, and Saints' Bill Cody (66) blocks, in New Orleans. The record-setting kick, with 2 seconds left in the game, gave the Saints a 19-17 win. Karras is taking on the role of lead plaintiff: He and his wife, Susan Clark, are two of 119 people who filed suit Thursday, April 12, 2012, in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, the latest complaint brought against the NFL by ex-players who say the league didn't do enough to protect them from head injuries. (AP Photo/Files)
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    Anonymous - AP
    Charley Harraway, 31, of the Washington Redskins carries for four yards in the second period. Detroit players include Wayne Rasmussen, 47; Alex Karras, 71; Lem Barney, 20, and Wayne Walker, 55. No. 56 is Len Hauss on Oct. 11, 1970 in Washington. (AP Photo)
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    Charles Knoblock - ASSOCIATED PRESS
    Jubilant Iowa players carry coach Forest Evashevski off the field on their shoulders after a 7-0 upset victory over Minnesota in Minneapolis, Nov. 10, 1956. Players include Alex Karras (77), John Burroughs (72), Dick Klein (70), Marion Walker (31), Dick Theer (62), and Ken Ploen (11). (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock)
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    Anonymous - ASSOCIATED PRESS
    FILE - In this Nov. 3, 1968 file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Henry Dyer, center left, is hit by Detroit Lions' Alex Karras (71) during an NFL football game in Los Angeles. Karras and his wife, Susan Clark, are two of 119 people who filed suit Thursday, April 12, 2012, in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, the latest complaint brought against the NFL by ex-players who say the league didn't do enough to protect them from head injuries. (AP Photo/File)
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