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Alex Karras has passed away (Original Post) Burma Jones Oct 2012 OP
I remember him from Webster. kiva Oct 2012 #1
I expect that little aspect of the story will be forgotten with little or no discussion... Blue_Tires Oct 2012 #9
RIP, Mongo! davsand Oct 2012 #2
Aw...I always liked him. cyberswede Oct 2012 #3
Good bye, Mongo. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #4
Pawn promoted to king... lastlib Oct 2012 #8
Nobody has mentioned pipi_k Oct 2012 #5
Oh no, not the 500 pound jerk?!!! zonkers Oct 2012 #6
I worked for a Michigan bar owner whose brother had been a LEGENDARY member of... MiddleFingerMom Oct 2012 #7

kiva

(4,373 posts)
1. I remember him from Webster.
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 11:23 AM
Oct 2012

Unfortunately it looks as though his football playing days left him with a nasty legacy: "Diagnosed with dementia, Karras in April joined the more than 3,500 former NFL players suing the league for not protecting them better from head injuries, immediately becoming one of the best-known names in the legal fight." http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/alex-karras-nfl-lineman-actor-dies-77-17442368#.UHWRkVFmOSo

RIP Alex, and peace to his family.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
9. I expect that little aspect of the story will be forgotten with little or no discussion...
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 03:45 PM
Oct 2012

And everyone forgets how iconic "Paper Lion" was for it's day...Ironic, given our modern obsession with all things "reality TV"

davsand

(13,420 posts)
2. RIP, Mongo!
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 01:42 PM
Oct 2012

He was a fine football player and an under appreciated comedic actor. God speed, Mr Karras! My sympathies to all who mourn his passing.




Laura

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)
5. Nobody has mentioned
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 03:28 PM
Oct 2012

him in a role in one of my favorite movies...

"Squash" Bernstein in "Victor/Victoria"

RIP Alex

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)
7. I worked for a Michigan bar owner whose brother had been a LEGENDARY member of...
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 03:36 PM
Oct 2012

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... the Detroit Lions in the 60's... a take-no-prisoners animal of a defensive lineman.
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He was a crude, vulgar bullying asshole.
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Alex Karras, on the other hand, though a legendary football "animal", struck me as
a very kind and gentle man off the field.
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I had forgotten his excellent role as the closeted gay bodyguard in "Victor/Victoria".
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