Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Lovable TV dad. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the league... Sign in to see full entry.