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Alex Karras Roar of a Lion

July 15, 1935 - Alex Karras is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Defensive Tackle...

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FOOTBALL TEAM | Detroit Lions

"Alex Karras Roar of a Lion"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-15

July 15, 1935 - Alex Karras is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Defensive Tackle for the Detroit Lions.

The 3 Time All-Pro made the Pro Bowl four times in his career. Mr. Karras is a proud alumnus of Iowa University, and his prowess there sealed a placement for him in the College Football Hall of Fame in the class of 1991.

After football, Alex Karras was a wrestler, a broadcaster, and also could be seen on television, particularly when he starred on the sitcom "Webster," and on the big screen, he played Mongo in the comedy "Blazing Saddles."

  • HASHTAGS: #July15 #AlexKarras #KarrasAlex #DefensiveLine #DetroitLions #IowaHawkeyes #Number77 #Number71 #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
  • DOB: July 15
  • EVENTDAY: July 15
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Alex Karras, Karras Alex
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive Line
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Detroit Lions, Iowa Hawkeyes
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 77
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 71
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
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"Detroit Lions NFL Franchise History"

The Detroit Lions are a team steeped in tradition, their story dating back to 1930 when they first took the field as the Portsmouth Spartans in Portsmouth, Ohio. Led by the legendary coach Gus Dorais and featuring star players like Dutch Clark and Jim Steele, the Spartans quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, winning the NFL Championship in just their second season.
In 1934, the team relocated to Detroit, Michigan, adopting the "Lions" name as a nod to the city's nickname, "Motor City." This began a long and passionate relationship between the team and its dedicated fanbase. The 1950s and 1960s witnessed the "Golden Age" of the Lions, a period defined by dominant players and thrilling victories. Quarterback Bobby Layne, nicknamed "The Madman," became a local icon with his flamboyant personality and on-field grit, leading the team to four NFL Championship appearances in six years, including winning the NFL championships in 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957. The Lions' success began to wane in the late 1960s and 1970s, marked by inconsistency and playoff droughts. Despite flashes of brilliance with players like running back Barry Sanders and defensive end Chuck Long, the team struggled to recapture its championship glory...