Alex Karras played twelve seasons on the defensive line for the Detroit Lions. Before that he was an Outland Trophy winner at the University of Iowa. He also finished second in the race for the Heisman trophy during his senior year at Iowa, quite an accomplishment for a defensive lineman.
Karras had an interesting [...]
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John Matuszak was a longtime NFL defensive end, most famously playing for the 1970s Oakland Raiders teams. Matuszak also spent time on the rosters of the Houston Oilers and Kansas City Chiefs. He retired from the game at the age of 31 and immediately began his second career as an actor. He [...]
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Many people know Howie Long as the longtime defensive end for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders. During his 13 year career he was an eight time Pro Bowler and was made a member of the 1980s All-Decade Team. He also owns a Super Bowl ring thanks to the Raiders’ 1984 victory over [...]
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Most football fans know that Jim Brown is simply one of the best football players to ever play the game. In his nine seasons in the league, he led the league in rushing eight times. Though his career was relatively brief, he held most major career rushing records at the time of his [...]
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Lyle Alzado in the Movies
Lyle Alzado is yet another former NFL player (for the Broncos, Browns, and Raiders) who had a career in television and movies as well as is more successful football career. Here is a look at his acting credits:
1979 – The Double McGuffin
1981 – The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite [...]
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Terry Bradshaw in the Movies
Terry Bradshaw, besides being a Hall of Fame quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and an NFL commentator, also has been active in television and the movies. Here is a look at his film career.
1978 – Hooper
1981 – Cannonball Run
1981 – The Stockers (TV Movie)
1985 – Hardcastle & McCormick (1 Episode)
1994 [...]
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