What star of "The Thing with Two Heads" also played football?
Rosey Grier Roosevelt Grier (born July 14, 1932) is an American actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for The Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the New York Giants and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams. He played in the Pro Bowl twice.
Alex Karras Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1962 and 1964 to 1970. As an actor, Karras is noted for his role as Mongo in the 1974 comedy film "Blazing Saddles", and for starring in the ABC sitcom "Webster" (1983–1989) alongside his wife Susan Clark, as the title character's adoptive father. He was also featured prominently in "Victor Victoria", starring Julie Andrews and James Garner. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame