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Sep 28, 2010 · One of the most notable moments on Blanda's career resume is how he helped guide Oakland to four wins and one tie in a five-game span in 1970 - all at the age of 43. Here's the rundown on the spectacular five-game span. Week 6 (Oct. 25) – vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. Heading into the Raiders' Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October ...
Born George Frederick Blanda, he attended Youngwood High School (Pennsylvania), and played collegiate football at the University of Kentucky. Selected by the Bears during the 12th round of the 1949 NFL Draft, he appeared in 340 career regular season NFL and AFL games, recording 26,920 passing yards, with 236 touchdowns, retiring with a then ...
Sep 28, 2010 · 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 Oakland Raiders, has died. He ...
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George Blanda, left, 48, in his 26th pro football season, has some conversation with Al Davis managing general partner of the Oakland Raiders, in the team's training quarter in Oakland, Dec. 12, 1975.
George Blanda. Number: 16. Position: K/QB. Years: 1967-75. School: Kentucky. Blanda had already compiled quite the resume by the time he joined the Raiders. His pro career started in 1949 with the ...
Sep 27, 2010 · George Blanda played seven seasons with the Oilers, leading the club to the first two American Football League titles in 1960-61. ALAMEDA, Calif. —** George Blanda, the seemingly ageless Hall of Fame quarterback and kicker who led the Houston Oilers to the first two American Football League titles, has died. He was 83.
