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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 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.
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)
11 de abr. de 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 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.
27 de sept. de 2010 · El legendario jugador George Blanda, ex pateador de los Raiders de Oakland y quien iniciara su carrera en 1949, falleció la madrugada de este lunes en su casa de California a la edad de...
Learn about the legendary career of George Blanda, the first player to play 26 seasons in pro football and the only one to do it in two leagues. He was a quarterback and a kicker who set many records and won championships with the Raiders and the Oilers.
