Former Lions defensive lineman Karras dies at 77

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	Former Lions defensive lineman Karras dies at 77


	Alex Karras, seen here in a 1971 photo, gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor. View Larger

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 of not doing enough to protect them from the long-term effects of head injuries. The 77-year-old Karras, who managed to be tough, touching and tragic in the ...

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