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    Blanda was a quarterback and kicker at Kentucky from 1945 to 1948. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, who later won … See more

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    • George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American professional football quarterback and placekicker who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 seasons of professional football, the most in the sport's history, and had scored more points than anyone in history a… See more

    BornSeptember 17, 1927 · Youngwood, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedSeptember 27, 2010 (aged 83) · Alameda, California, U.S.
    Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
    Weight215 lb (98 kg)
    Professional career

    Blanda was signed by the Chicago Bears for $600 in 1949, an amount owner George Halas demanded back when he made the team. Blanda was given a lucrative contract of $6000, as the $600 was just a sign on bonus. Whi… See more

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    Blanda finished his 26 professional football seasons having completed 1,911 of 4,007 pass attempts for 26,920 yards and 236 touchdowns. Blanda also held the NFL record for most interceptions thrown with 277, until B… See more

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  1. Britannica
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  5. Pro Football Hall of Fame
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    Who was George Blanda?
    He is also the first player ever to score 2,000 career points. “All of us at the Pro Football Hall of Fame are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a great friend and a truly iconic figure in pro football history, George Blanda,” commented the Pro Football Hall of Fame President/Executive Director Steve Perry.

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    How long did George Blanda play pro football?
    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.

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    How old was George Blanda when he died?
    "Ageless wonder George Blanda dies". Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on October 1, 2010. Retrieved September 28, 2010. ^ "Raiders Hall of Fame QB George Blanda dies at 83". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. September 27, 2010. Retrieved September 28, 2010. ^ Monkovic, Toni. "The Fifth Down, The New York Times NFL Blog". The New York Times.

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    Which college did George Blanda attend?
    George Blanda attended the University of Kentucky where he was a quarterback and kicker. He ended his college playing career with 120 completions in 242 passes and 12 touchdowns. George Blanda signed with the Chicago Bears in 1949.

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    Was Blanda a Hall of Famer?
    Blanda was never one of the league’s greatest players, but he became legendary as an aging placekicker and backup quarterback who won numerous games in the final seconds. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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    How many points did Blanda score in his career?
    Blanda scored 2,002 points in his career, a pro football record at the time of his retirement, kicking 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for 236 more. But it was a five-game stretch for Oakland in 1970 that is the lasting imprint from his career.

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  11. Raiders.com
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