Sports
Alex Karras, actor and NFL great, near death with kidney failure
Oct. 9, 2012
Obituaries
Alex Karras, a four-time All-Pro defensive tackle with the Detroit Lions, had memorable roles on TV’s ‘Webster’ and in the Mel Brooks film ‘Blazing Saddles.’
Oct. 10, 2012
Alex Karras dies at 77; NFL star turned actor
Alex Karras, NFL great and ‘Webster’ star, dies at 77
Television
Alex Karras’ long TV career included ABC football, ‘Webster,’ ads
The four-time All-Pro defensive lineman played a dozen seasons for the Detroit Lions and had memorable roles on TV’s ‘Webster’ and the comedy film ‘Blazing Saddles.’
Alex Karras: A fond memory from a Times reader
Oct. 11, 2012
Friend says Alex Karras has only days to live
Pro football: An article in the Aug. 21 Sports section detailing Michael Vick’s situation involving dogfighting misspelled the surname of Detroit Lions All-Pro defensive tackle Alex Karras as Karros.
Sept. 15, 2007
Real Estate
The oceanfront home in Malibu was built for football player turned actor Alex Karras on a lot once owned by Olivia Newton-John.
Feb. 7, 2018