Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV Awards
195926WASLB6311410000100
196027LACLB5612400.02
1961*28SDGLLB56141232101100000.011PB
1962*29SDGLLB561412280800000.07PB
1963*30SDGLLB56141223003000001.59PB
196431SDGLLB564401.02
196633SDGLB582000.01
Career714885903001002.532
6 yrsLAC-SDG604475903002.532
1 yrWAS114100001000.0
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
196027LACMLB110000000.0
1961*28SDGLLB110000000.0
1963*30SDGLLB110000000.0
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1961*28SDGLLB561412015055.026
Career7148015055.064
6 yrsLAC-SDG6044015055.064
1 yrWAS114000

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 13.20 (332nd among OLB, average HOF OLB is 103.48)

All-Pro Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emil Karas born?

Emil Karas was born on December 13, 1933.

Where was Emil Karas born?

Emil Karas was born in Pittsburgh, PA.

How tall was Emil Karas?

Emil Karas was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Emil Karas weigh when playing?

Emil Karas weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing.

Is Emil Karas in the Hall of Fame?

Emil Karas has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Emil Karas play?

Emil Karas played 71 games over his career.

How many interception return yards did Emil Karas have?

Emil Karas had 59 interception return yards over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Emil Karas won?

Emil Karas never won a Super Bowl.

When did Emil Karas retire?

Emil Karas last played in 1966.