Bengals center Ted Karras at Findlay Market Opening Day parade to support Reds, Cincy Hat
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras was on hand Thursday for Findlay Market Opening Day parade festivities, wearing red and white Cincy Hat gear in support of the Cincinnati Reds.
Karras has started all 50 games in which he's played over the past three seasons with the Bengals.
Karras agreed last March to get a "Cincy" tattoo as part of his St. Tatty's Day event to benefit the Cincy Hat when quarterback Joe Burrow made a $25,000 donation to the Village of Merici.
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras
Karras and his wife, Rachel, welcomed a baby girl less than one year ago.
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