Retirement
Six years after he retired from playing Karalius returned to Widnes - as coach. Karalius imposed onto the club his own values and visions - fitness, determination and winning. He aimed to turn the club into a force, a vision that was achieved as early as 1974/75. First Salford were beaten in the Lancashire Cup Final and then rivals Warrington were defeated in the Challenge Cup. This was the first time in their history that Widnes had recorded two trophies in the same season.
At his zenith, Karalius, stepped down once from his role as coach. He returned to the club for a short spell in 1983/84 leading a strong Widnes side that included future greats such as Joe Lydon and Andy Gregory to a Wembley success over Wigan.
Karalius was also one of the original thirteen former Widnes players inducted into The Widnes Hall of Fame in 1992.
After retiring from rugby league, Karalius forged a successful business. He was a resident of the Isle of Man.
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