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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_BlandaGeorge Blanda - Wikipedia

    Blanda retired from pro football in August 1976 as the sport's oldest player at the age of 48, a mark that still stands. One of only two players to play in four different decades—the other one being John Carney, he holds the record for most extra points made (943) and attempted (959).

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › George-BlandaGeorge Blanda | Biography, Stats, Hall of Fame, & Facts

    He was signed by the AFL Oakland Raiders (part of the NFL from 1970) in 1967 and retired in 1976, when he was nearly 50 years old. 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.

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  3. www.profootballhistory.com › george-blandaThe Life And Career Of George Blanda (Complete Story)

    Apr 11, 2021 · George Blanda was born on September 17, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. He played 26 years in the NFL and retired at age 48 in 1975. He played for the Bear, the Bears, and the Raiders, and was named NFL Man of the Year, AP Athlete of the Year, and a three-time AFL champion.

  4. www.cbssports.com › nfl › newsRemember When: QB George Blanda played until he was 48

    Dec 20, 2013 · Thirty-eight years ago, George Blanda was making plans to retire form the NFL for good. He figured that, at age 48, he'd had enough.

    • Josh Katzowitz

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  6. www.profootballhof.com › players › george-blandaGeorge Blanda | Pro Football Hall of Fame

    He was just a month shy of his 49th birthday when he retired before the 1976 season. Blanda did not become a fulltime starter until his fifth season with the Bears and in 1954 he was shelved by an injury. In 1959, he balked at becoming a kicker-only and retired.

  7. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2010George Blanda, 1927-2010 | Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Sep 28, 2010 · He was 83. Blanda played more seasons than any player in NFL history. He retired following the 1975 season and just shy of his 49th birthday after 26 seasons with the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts, Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders. A prolific passer, Blanda threw for nearly 27,000 yards and 236 TDs.

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  9. howtheyplay.com › team-sports › At-the-Age-of-48George Blanda: Quarterback, Kicker, AFL/NFL Legend

    Aug 6, 2023 · In fact, Blanda retired in 1975 as the NFL's all-time leading scorer with 2002 points, consisting of 335 field goals, 943 extra points, and 9 rushing touchdowns.

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