Mongo is Near Death

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

Former Detroit Lions lineman Alex Karras, possibly better known for his portrayal of Mongo in Mel Brooks' classic "Blazing Saddles" is reportedly nearing the end of his life.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/09/ex-lion-alex-karras-given-days-to-live/related/

So long, big fella. You were more than just a pawn.

[Archae]

1. Aw crap.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

2. Not that it matters at this point...

but he was also a Democrat. Gave lots of money to Barbara Boxer and the DNC

[Archae]

3. Remember when he was on an episode of MASH?

As an over-grateful Marine?

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

5. Yes!

Mom always said you should leave a little something on your plate...

Edit: Why do I remember that line 40 years later, but can't remember my internet password?

[Sentath]

8. *shrug* That is easily long enough to be a fantastic password

Capitals and punctuation included, what's not to like?

[Baitball Blogger]

13. Hint: use the acronym as a password.

[hifiguy]

12. Hawkeye: "Dear Dad, I am bringing home a Marine."

and then he put Frank in an airplane spin at Klinger's wedding (via radio) to Laverne when Frank threatened Hawkeye.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

14. He'll be the son you never had (nt)

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

15. Update: Alex Karras passed away this morning (nt)

[HopeHoops]

4. "Mongo only pawn in game of life."

[nolabear]

6. Cross easy.

[Tom Ripley]

7. No! I loved him when I was a kid...

Blazing Saddles, The 500 Pound Jerk, Paper Lion...

Peace to him and his family

[ohiosmith]

9. One of the all time great lines on MNF:

Introducing Otis Sistrunk from "the University of Mars".

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

10. Sistrunk Wikipedia Page...

actually references "University of Mars" as his alma mater. It also explains the reference. Too funny.

[progressoid]

11. Damn. We were just reminiscing about that movie

[geardaddy]

16. RIP AK.