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Lions’ great Alex Karras passed away

Found October 11, 2012 on Shatter The Backboard:
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Former Detroit Lions star defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77.
“After a heroic fight with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and for the last two years, stomach cancer,” Karras died at his home, surrounded by family,” a family spokesman told CNN.
Lions president Tom Lewand released a statement reacting to the news.
“On behalf of the William Clay Ford Family and the entire Detroit Lions organization, we extend our deepest sympathies to Susan, the Karras Family and to all of Alex’s friends and fans across the country,” Lewand said.… Read more
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