372K views · 12K reactions | Whether it was as the backbone of the Detroit Lions or as Mongo in Blazing Saddles, Alex Karras knew how to strike fear into his opponents. On what would've been the late Karras' 87th birthday, we pause to remember his many contributions to football. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame | Facebook

6.3K views · 139 reactions | In a countdown to our “Hall of Famer Forever: Enshrinement Special” airing on NFL Network on 5/1, we are highlighting the nine men that will be honored. A look at the career of #PFHOF20 member, Alex Karras. | Pro Football Hall of Fame | Facebook

Alex Karras was the dominant defensive tackle of his era who utilized a variety of moves to elude opponent blockers. His durability was evidenced by him missing just one game during his 12-year career and starting in 153 consecutive games. #PFHOF20 | Detroit Lions | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Classic Photos of Alex Karras Alex Karras, who was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen. And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom Webster or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in Blazing Saddles. The rugged player who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a comm