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George Blanda was an American football quarterback and placekicker who played 26 seasons in the NFL and AFL. He holds the records for most extra points made and attempted, and played in four different decades.
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)
- Youngwood, PA, USA
- September 17, 1927
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.
Aug 14, 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 games played (340; broken in 2004), most points scored (2,002; broken in 2000), most points after touchdowns (943 of 959.
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George Blanda was a quarterback and kicker who played 26 seasons in the NFL and AFL. He holds the record for the longest pro football career and scored 2,002 points, including four game-winning touchdowns in 1970.
Sep 27, 2010 · Blanda played 26 seasons in four decades, scoring 2,002 points and leading the Raiders to four wins in 1970 with late-game heroics. He was the oldest quarterback to play in a championship game and the AFL's all-time kicker.
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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.
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