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Ted Karras Sr.

1934 – 2016

American football player

American football player
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About Ted Karras Sr.

Lived 1934 – 2016 (aged 81). Ted Karras Sr. was an American american football player.

Theodore George Karras Sr. (January 31, 1934 – January 26, 2016) was a National Football League (NFL) player. He played for nine seasons with four teams, winning a championship with the Chicago Bears in 1963 as a guard. Karras played college football for Indiana University. His son, Ted Karras Jr., played college football for Northwestern University and in the NFL for the Washington Redskins in 1987 and is currently the head football coach at Marian University. His brothers, Lou Karras and Alex Karras, also played in the NFL. His grandson, Ted Karras III, played college football at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, played for the New England Patriots winning two Super Bowls and now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Important facts

Born
31 January 1934, Gary
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 January 2016, Crown Point
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Indiana University
Also known as
Ted Karras, Theodore Karras

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ted Karras Sr.?

American football player (1934-2016)

When was Ted Karras Sr. born?

Ted Karras Sr. was born on 31 January 1934 in Gary.

When did Ted Karras Sr. die?

Ted Karras Sr. died on 26 January 2016 in Crown Point.

What was Ted Karras Sr.'s occupation?

Ted Karras Sr. was an american football player.

What nationality was Ted Karras Sr.?

Ted Karras Sr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ted Karras Sr.

· Wikidata: Q7781864

· DBpedia: Ted Karras Sr.

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