R.I.P MONGO

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thumper18474

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Hall of Famer and Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67 following battle with ALS

 

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Vinson

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Thursday at 10:01 PM

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thumper18474 said:

Hall of Famer and Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67 following battle with ALS

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I remember Mongo being the big guy in Blazing Saddles

 

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The Oracle

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Thursday at 10:31 PM

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Never good to read of someone passing with ALS...

 

WyattEarp

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Thursday at 12:20 AM

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Vinson said:

I remember Mongo being the big guy in Blazing Saddles

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No

 

The Oracle

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Thursday at 12:27 AM

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WyattEarp said:

No

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Who did Alex Karras play in Blazing Saddles?

As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

 

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Thursday at 12:34 AM

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The Oracle said:

Who did Alex Karras play in Blazing Saddles?

As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

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I'm aware of Karras' role in the movie.

McMichael picked up the nickname. It was likely inspired by the movie, but McMichael owned it.