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GradyPhilpott · 11 October 2012, 07:36 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/sp...t-77.html?_r=0

I do believe that Alex is wearing a DD in this picture.

What a life this man lived.

RIP

Hooper · 11 October 2012, 07:37 AM

Wow. I feel old...RIP

Art 1 · 11 October 2012, 07:42 AM

RIP, Mongo.

Rags · 11 October 2012, 07:46 AM

RIP Alex..

dddrees · 11 October 2012, 08:14 AM

R.I.P. Mongo

airball7 · 11 October 2012, 08:34 AM

c. 1973 Alex and my dad were pretty good friends. One day over lunch, he mentioned he'd been offered a film role and but that all he knew about it was (1) it paid sixty grand, and (2) his character punched a horse.

The humble beginnings of Mongo, only pawn in game of life. My old man is still around - he hadn't spoken to Alex much these past few years as he was living in California and suffering all manner of physical and neurological ailments. In those old days when I was a kid I only knew him as my dad's giant friend, but even then he had a very sweet, softness to him. I was sorry to hear of his passing, and relieved that there won't be any more suffering.

yakmeister · 11 October 2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

RIP, Mongo.

x2

incontrol · 11 October 2012, 09:38 AM

Yes I am getting old! RIP Mongo.

nauticajoe · 11 October 2012, 09:40 AM

RIP Mongo.

Grissom · 11 October 2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airball7

c. 1973 Alex and my dad were pretty good friends. One day over lunch, he mentioned he'd been offered a film role and but that all he knew about it was (1) it paid sixty grand, and (2) his character punched a horse.

The humble beginnings of Mongo, only pawn in game of life. My old man is still around - he hadn't spoken to Alex much these past few years as he was living in California and suffering all manner of physical and neurological ailments. In those old days when I was a kid I only knew him as my dad's giant friend, but even then he had a very sweet, softness to him. I was sorry to hear of his passing, and relieved that there won't be any more suffering.

Well said, and a very nice remembrance! Rest in peace......

East Bay Rider · 11 October 2012, 09:59 AM

R. I. P.

Boothroyd · 11 October 2012, 10:48 AM

There was a book when I was a kid "Instant Replay" written after the Packers won SBII..at any rate, Jerry Kramer's battles against Alex Karras were a big part of that book. RIP #74.

psv · 11 October 2012, 10:57 AM

My first reaction was "Who?" and then I did a quick read up - who can ever forget his performance as Mongo in Blazing Saddles. RIP.

77T · 11 October 2012, 11:05 AM

I enjoyed him coming into our home every Monday night along with the rest of the announcers for MNF - was damn sad to hear of his condition during this week's MNF game.

Boothroyd · 11 October 2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

There was a book when I was a kid "Instant Replay" written after the Packers won SBII..at any rate, Jerry Kramer's battles against Alex Karras were a big part of that book. RIP #74.

#71 my bad. And he was funny in "Paper Lion" too.

hdrazor251 · 11 October 2012, 12:10 PM

RIP Mr. Karras.

nick c · 11 October 2012, 12:44 PM

R i p

Baco Noir · 11 October 2012, 12:52 PM

Wow, he did so much in his time and will be missed. My favorite memory was also his roles as Mongo in Blazing Saddles too. R.I.P.

wantonebad · 11 October 2012, 01:15 PM

"Mongo only pawn, in game of life..."

R.I.P. Mr. Karras!!

jatco · 11 October 2012, 01:32 PM

Sad to hear.. I liked him as a Pro football player and Actor...!!
Will be missed...!!
Condolences to his Family and friends, world-wide..!!

seand442 · 11 October 2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

"mongo only pawn, in game of life..."

r.i.p. Mr. Karras!!

x2

DCgator · 11 October 2012, 02:10 PM

RIP Mr. Karras.

lebowski321 · 11 October 2012, 02:21 PM

"Mongo like caanndy...boom!" Absolutely hilarious when he punched the horse.

RIP

Kingair · 11 October 2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lebowski321

"Mongo like caanndy...boom!" Absolutely hilarious when he punched the horse.

RIP

x 2

Have a save trip to heaven

HAGOne all

Bangel · 11 October 2012, 08:59 PM

Rip

11 October 2012, 07:46 AM	#4
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11 October 2012, 08:14 AM	#5
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11 October 2012, 09:59 AM	#11
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11 October 2012, 11:05 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I enjoyed him coming into our home every Monday night along with the rest of the announcers for MNF - was damn sad to hear of his condition during this week's MNF game. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 October 2012, 07:37 AM	#2
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Wow. I feel old...RIP

11 October 2012, 07:42 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	RIP, Mongo.

11 October 2012, 08:34 AM	#6
airball7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Spencer Location: United States Watch: Zenith Daytona Posts: 592	c. 1973 Alex and my dad were pretty good friends. One day over lunch, he mentioned he'd been offered a film role and but that all he knew about it was (1) it paid sixty grand, and (2) his character punched a horse. The humble beginnings of Mongo, only pawn in game of life. My old man is still around - he hadn't spoken to Alex much these past few years as he was living in California and suffering all manner of physical and neurological ailments. In those old days when I was a kid I only knew him as my dad's giant friend, but even then he had a very sweet, softness to him. I was sorry to hear of his passing, and relieved that there won't be any more suffering.

11 October 2012, 09:40 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	RIP Mongo.

11 October 2012, 10:48 AM	#12
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	There was a book when I was a kid "Instant Replay" written after the Packers won SBII..at any rate, Jerry Kramer's battles against Alex Karras were a big part of that book. RIP #74.

11 October 2012, 10:57 AM	#13
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	My first reaction was "Who?" and then I did a quick read up - who can ever forget his performance as Mongo in Blazing Saddles. RIP.

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11 October 2012, 12:44 PM	#17
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Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,973	Wow, he did so much in his time and will be missed. My favorite memory was also his roles as Mongo in Blazing Saddles too. R.I.P. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

11 October 2012, 01:15 PM	#19
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11 October 2012, 01:32 PM	#20
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	Sad to hear.. I liked him as a Pro football player and Actor...!! Will be missed...!! Condolences to his Family and friends, world-wide..!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

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11 October 2012, 02:21 PM	#23
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	"Mongo like caanndy...boom!" Absolutely hilarious when he punched the horse. RIP

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