Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| 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 |
| 1958 | 23 | DET | LDT | 71 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | UPI RoY-5, AP RoY-6 | ||||||||
| 1959 | 24 | DET | LDT | 71 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1960*+ | 25 | DET | LDT | 71 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9.0 | 15 | AP1, PB | ||||||||||
| 1961*+ | 26 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 14 | AP1, PB | ||||||
| 1962* | 27 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 1 | 14 | AP2, PB | ||
| 1963 | Missed season - Violation of league gambling policy | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1964 | 29 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | AP CPoY-4, AP2 | |||
| 1965*+ | 30 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 15.0 | 14 | AP1, PB | ||||||||||
| 1966 | 31 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | AP2 | ||||||
| 1967 | 32 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 13 | AP2 | ||||||
| 1968 | 33 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 9.5 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 1969 | 34 | DET | LDT | 71 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 11 | AP MVP-6, AP2 | |||
| 1970 | 35 | DET | LDT | 71 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 8 | |||||||
| Career | 161 | 156 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 100.0 | 1 | 122 | |||||||
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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.
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