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FILE - In this April 2, 1962, file photo, New York Giants halfback Frank Gifford cocks his passing arm as he stands in front of photo mural of the Polo Grounds at the offices of the New York Giants in New York’s Coliseum. In a statement released by NBC News on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, his family said Gifford died suddenly at his Connecticut home of natural causes that morning. (AP Photo/John Lindsay, File)

From Alex Karras to Peyton Manning, NFL’s crossover stars

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Former actor and Detroit Lions lineman Alex Karras, seen in 1971, died Wednesday at age 77. In April, he joined other former NFL players suing the league for not protecting them better from head injuries. (Associated Press)

Tuning in to TV: Alex Karras, actor and NFL lineman, dies at 77

By The Washington Times

Alex Karras with wife, kids after kidney failure

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Lions saddened to learn of Alex Karras’ condition

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - This 1971 file photo shows Detroit Lions' Alex Karras. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News reported Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, that the former All-Pro defensive lineman and actor has kidney failure and has been given only a few days to live. Lions president Tom Lewand says the NFL football franchise is deeply saddened to learn of Karras' condition. (AP Photo/File)

Alex Karras: Lions saddened to learn of former All-Pro’s condition

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Column: Like Mongo, players pawn in bigger game

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Karras of Lions, ‘Webster’ joins players suing NFL

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

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By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press