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Jan 24, 2010 · George Blanda, then 43, came off the bench for the Oakland Raiders to throw touchdown passes and kick field goals that won or tied five consecutive games during the 1970 season. This is the way ...
Sep 27, 2010 · George Blanda was a Hall of Famer in every way." Blanda held the pro scoring record when he retired, with 2,002 points. He kicked 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns ...
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 ...
Feb 2, 2022 · Here, then, are seven great George Blanda football cards to collect from throughout his career. 1954 Bowman #23 (Rookie) Blanda was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1949 but didn’t do much beyond kick until 1953 when he took over as first string quarterback. That’s why he’s in Bowman’s ’54 set.
Sep 28, 2010 · Blanda’s relationship with George Halas was never a warm one and frustrated with playing time at quarterback and after a contract squabble, Blanda retired following the 1958 season. It was the formation in 1960 of the American Football League that would turn Blanda into a football legend.
Sep 27, 2010 · ''George was a brave Raider and a close personal friend of Raiders owner Al Davis.'' The Pro Football Hall of Fame said on its website that Blanda died Monday after a brief illness.
