Alexander George Karras (born July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana) is an former American football player and actor best known for being on the Detroit Lions (1958 in sports-1971 in sports) and for his role on the American Broadcasting Company situation comedy ''Webster (television) '' (alongside his real-life wife Susan Clark) as the titular character's adoptive father. During his National Football League career he, along with Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung, was suspended for one season (1963 in sports) for gambling. He later figured prominently in a George Plimpton sports book, ''Mad Ducks and Bears''. He was a commentator and analyst in ''Monday Night Football'' from 1974 in sports to 1976 in sports, being replaced by returning "MNF" original commentator, Don Meredith. He also played a minor role in ''Blazing Saddles'' as the sheriff's deputy "Mongo"; in one especially memorable scene, he knocks out a horse with one punch. He also appeared as the Sheriff, Porky's brother, in ''Porky's''. ==Trivia== *Karras played college football for the University of Iowa. In 1956 in sports, he and helped the Hawkeyes win the Rose Bowl. In conjunction with the 100 years of Hawkeye football celebration in 1989 in sports, Iowa Hawkeye fans selected an all-time team. The squad featured 11 players on offense and defense, two kickers and 15 special mention players who received strong fan support. Alex Karras was voted to the team as a defensive lineman. *In 1957 in sports, Karras won the Outland Trophy. Also in that year, Karras placed 2nd in voting for the Heisman Trophy. *Karras wrestled Dick Afflis in 1963 in sports. ==External links == * 1935 birthsGreek-Americans People from Indiana Television actors Sports announcers National Football League players Detroit Lions players American football defensive linemen American actors Cinema actors Professional wrestlers M*A*S*H actors
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Alexander George Karras (born July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana) is an former American football player and actor best known for being on the Detroit Lions (1958 in sports-1971 in sports) and for his role on the American Broadcasting Company situation comedy ''Webster (television) '' (alongside his real-life wife Susan Clark) as the titular character's adoptive father. During his National Football League career he, along with Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung, was suspended for one season (1963 in sports) for gambling. He later figured prominently in a George Plimpton sports book, ''Mad Ducks and Bears''. He was a commentator and analyst in ''Monday Night Football'' from 1974 in sports to 1976 in sports, being replaced by returning "MNF" original commentator, Don Meredith. He also played a minor role in ''Blazing Saddles'' as the sheriff's deputy "Mongo"; in one especially memorable scene, he knocks out a horse with one punch. He also appeared as the Sheriff, Porky's brother, in ''Porky's''. ==Trivia== *Karras played college football for the University of Iowa. In 1956 in sports, he and helped the Hawkeyes win the Rose Bowl. In conjunction with the 100 years of Hawkeye football celebration in 1989 in sports, Iowa Hawkeye fans selected an all-time team. The squad featured 11 players on offense and defense, two kickers and 15 special mention players who received strong fan support. Alex Karras was voted to the team as a defensive lineman. *In 1957 in sports, Karras won the Outland Trophy. Also in that year, Karras placed 2nd in voting for the Heisman Trophy. *Karras wrestled Dick Afflis in 1963 in sports. ==External links == * 1935 birthsGreek-Americans People from Indiana Television actors Sports announcers National Football League players Detroit Lions players American football defensive linemen American actors Cinema actors Professional wrestlers M*A*S*H actors
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