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Paul Hornung and Alex Karras Reinstated After Gambling Suspension

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Paul Hornung and Alex Karras Reinstated After Gambling Suspension

Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were suspended by Pete Rozelle for gambling during their time in the NFL together. Both the Packers and Lions felt the impact of losing these two players.

Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were suspended for betting on games. They were reinstated. Five other players were also suspended. Both players are in the Hall of Fame. They will be inducted in 2020. The players had personal relationships with people that the NFL described as "known hoodlums".

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