Karl Chandler was a professional American football

American football

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 player who played offensive lineman for six seasons for the New York Giants

New York Giants

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 and Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

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. In an NFL first, he was removed mid-season from the New York Giants

New York Giants

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 team roster after insisting on wearing his trademark stripped t-shirt on field. Karl currently co-hosts popular podcast

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 The Little Dum Dum Club with Tommy Dassalo whom he met through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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program.