[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E989]
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                       COMMENDING TED KARRAS, SR.

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to commend to 
true sportsman from Indiana's First Congressional District, Ted Karras, 
Sr., for his induction into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. A 
resident of Gary, Indiana, Ted is one of nineteen inductees in the 1998 
Indiana Football Hall of Fame class.
  Ted Karras began his role as an important part of Indiana's football 
legacy during his days as a student at Emerson High School in Gary, 
Indiana. After graduating from Emerson and attending Purdue University 
for a semester, Ted transferred to Indiana University and played for 
Coach Bernie Crimmins. In 1956, Ted graduated from I.U. and joined the 
San Diego Marines where he played both offense and defense.
  Ted's hard work and determination payed dividends when he was 
subsequently picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an offensive 
linemen, and he helped his team to a second place finish during the 
1957 season. After his short tenure with the Steelers, Ted Karras was 
signed by the Chicago Bears and played with them for five years. His 
determination and motivation again helped lead his team to success. 
This time though, the Chicago Bears won the championship in 1963. Ted 
eventually finished his career with the Detroit Lions in 1965.
  While Ted Karras may have retired as a player, he never retired as a 
student of the game. Ted came home to Northwest Indiana and shared his 
knowledge with other students of the game. He remains heavily involved 
in football and helps mold young athletes into sportsmen as an 
Assistant Football Coach at Andrean High School in Merrillville, 
Indiana. From the beginning of his football career as a young student 
and athlete to his current post as an assistant coach, Ted Karras, Sr. 
has served as an inspiration to thousands of students, fans, and 
players of football in the State of Indiana.
  Since its founding in 1973, the Indiana Football Hall of Fame has 
been honoring prominent coaches, players, officials members of the 
press, and citizens who have made lasting contributions to the 
advancement of football and sporting excellence. The Hall of Fame 
commemorates Indiana's prestigious football history throughout the 
century. Whether they were involved in football during the early 
twenties or the present day, the Indiana Football Hall of Fame is 
dedicated to recognizing those who were instrumental in creating, 
fostering, and adding to Indiana's excellent football legacy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending Ted Karras, Sr. on his induction into the Indiana 
Football Hall of Fame. His lifetime of service, dedication, and success 
has left an indelible mark on Indiana football and Indiana's First 
Congressional District.

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