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George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football quarterback and placekicker who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).
George Frederick Blanda. Position: QB-K Throws: Right. 6-2 , 215lb (188cm, 97kg) Born: September 17. , 1927. in Youngwood, PA. Died: September 27 , 2010 in Alameda, CA. College: : 97 (178th overall since 1960)
George Blanda was an American professional gridiron football player who first as a quarterback and later as a kicker established records for most seasons played (26), most games played (340; broken in 2004), most points scored (2,002; broken in 2000), most points after touchdowns (943 of 959.
Apr 11, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of George Blanda, who played 26 years in the NFL as a quarterback, kicker, and linebacker. From Kentucky to Chicago to Oakland, Blanda won three AFL titles and was named NFL Man of the Year.
George Blanda played pro football for 26 seasons – longer than any other person. However, he’ll probably be remembered best for his 1970 season with the Oakland Raiders. That year, in a five-game period, George provided Oakland with four wins and one tie with last-second touchdown passes or field goals – at age 43.
Sep 27, 2010 · ALAMEDA, Calif. -- George Blanda, the seemingly ageless Hall of Fame quarterback and kicker whose 26-year career was best remembered for a remarkable run of late-game theatrics with the...
Sep 28, 2010 · George Blanda, a quarterback and place-kicker who played professional football longer than anyone else and who retired having scored more points than anyone else, died Monday. He was 83.
