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
195823DETLDT71128003100AP RoY-6, UPI RoY-5
195924DETLDT71121200100
1960*+25DETLDT71121209.015AP1, PB
1961*+26DETLDT7114140020011.514AP1, PB
1962*27DETLDT711414128028010011.0114AP2, PB
1963Missed season - Gambling suspension
196429DETLDT7114142705010013.013AP CPoY-4, AP2
1965*+30DETLDT711414015.014AP1, PB
196631DETLDT711414004009.011AP2
196732DETLDT7114140020012.513AP2
196833DETLDT71141409.59
196934DETLDT71141412202202007.511AP MVP-6, AP2
197035DETLDT711312002002.08
Career161156457028018100100.01122
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
197035DETLDT110000000.0
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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
195823DETLDT71128011601616.026
Career161156011601616.083

Scoring Summary

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Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
1962*27DETLDT711414120.1
1963Missed season - Gambling suspension
Career1611560120.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alex Karras born?

Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935.

Where was Alex Karras born?

Alex Karras was born in Gary, IN.

How tall was Alex Karras?

Alex Karras was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Alex Karras weigh when playing?

Alex Karras weighed 248 lbs (112 kg) when playing.

Is Alex Karras in the Hall of Fame?

Alex Karras was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2020.

How many games did Alex Karras play?

Alex Karras played 161 games over his career.

How many sacks did Alex Karras have?

Alex Karras had 100.0 sacks over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Alex Karras won?

Alex Karras never won a Super Bowl.

When did Alex Karras retire?

Alex Karras last played in 1970.

What are Alex Karras' nicknames?

The Mad Duck is a nickname for Alex Karras.