George Blanda - Wikipedia
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American professional football quarterback and placekicker who played in the American Football League …
George Blanda | Biography, Stats, Hall of Fame, & Facts - Britannica
Sep 23, 2024 · 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 …
ESPN Classic - A player who wouldn't leave
George Blanda's vintage became legendary in a pro football career that extended longer than anyone's did. Coached by legends, Blanda eventually became a star in his...
George Blanda was man of miracles - Sports Illustrated
Sep 28, 2010 · Blanda was the old-world guy, with one foot back in the days of the Decatur Staleys, an athlete who would pass for the touchdown, kick the extra point, and then, if …
The Life And Career Of George Blanda (Complete Story)
Apr 11, 2021 · Blanda was the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1975, an AFC Player of the Year, three-time AFL champion, four-time AFL All-Star, AFL Most Valuable Player, two-time AFL passing …
George Blanda - Pro Football Hall of Fame
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 …
Sport: George Blanda Is Alive and Kicking - TIME
Nov 23, 1970 · Blanda has been getting his kicks in pro football ever since 1949 when he joined the Chicago Bears and played with such venerable old fry as Sid Luckman and Bulldog Turner.
LET GEORGE DO IT—AND HE DOES - Sports Illustrated Vault
Nov 23, 1970 · He sent in George Blanda, 43 years old, 21 years in pro football and imperturbable. Blanda nearly threw an interception on his first pass, a screen to Hewritt Dixon …
George Blanda Facts & Stats | Britannica
Sep 27, 2010 · George Blanda was an NFL football player. He was born on September 17, 1927, and died on September 27, 2010.
Remembering George Blanda: The 2,000-Point Man
Sep 28, 2010 · Blanda, who played a record 26 years in professional football and didn’t retire from the NFL until the age of 48, is best remembered for his nine-year stint as the crusty old kicker …