[Tied for 3rd] Most PATs Converted, Season 54 (1968)
Blanda said further: "I think the AFL was capable of beating the NFL in a Super Bowl game as far back as 1960 or '61. [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season 36 (1961)
Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Blanda was given a lucrative contract of $6000, as the $600 was just a sign on bonus. [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Game 8 (vs. New York, Oct. 14, 1962)
[1st] Most Field Goals Made, Season 16 (1961, 1962)
[1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969)
George Blanda was born on September 17, 1927. He threw a scoring pass and added a 52-yard field goal in the last 96 seconds to defeat Cleveland. Below, we look at the longest NFL career in history ranked from 10th to one. In 1967, at 39, he was traded to Oakland, where he kicked 201 consecutive extra points over five seasons (1967-71) and played on the 1968 AFL championship team that lost 33-14 to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II. He was named American Football League Most Valuable Player in 1961 for scoring 187 of 362 passes for 3,330 yards and 36 touchdowns, for 216 points. I am proud to be here and be the fourth AFL player to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1967 AFL Oakland Raiders 40, Houston Oilers 7
[1st] Most Field Goals Made, Career 91
Dad played 26 years of football, gave it 110% effort every time he was out there and tried to win when it was against all odds and was trying to win every football game. Uniform Number: 16 (also wore #22 and #64). George Blanda Height, Weight & Measurements, Betty Harris (17 December1949 27 September2010)( his death)( 2 children). Blanda began his professional career with the Chicago Bears in 1949. I'm just waiting for the clock to wind down to two seconds and then I am going to start. Most of all, he kept performing. I am proud that my wife, Betty, married 31 years. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 18
Blanda played at quarterback but did not start. Drafted: 12th round (119th player overall) in 1949 by Chicago Bears. If you think George Blanda's age is not correct, please leave a comment about George Blanda's real age and George Blanda's actual birthday below. [2nd] Best Average Gain Per Pass Completion, Season 17.8 (1961)
Blanda also appeared in commercials for Schaefer Beer, Brut cologne, Kellogg's cereals and many others during the early 1970s. [Tied for 3rd] Most PAT Attempts, Season 57 (1967)
He threw for 3,330 yards and his 36 touchdown passes were not surpassed in the pros until 23 years later, when Marino threw 48 in 1984. [1st] Most Yards Passing, Season 3,330 (1961)
He earned the money being a professional Football Player. [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 27
He won only one race and the horse he bet on was named Rosie George, whom Blanda insisted he picked solely by superior handicapping. [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, 1960)
George Blanda had 236 touchdowns over his career. [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Game 5 (vs. San Diego, 1961; vs. Dallas, 1962)
[Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (vs. Pittsburgh, 1973)
In the last five years, I have tried to take the time to fulfill some of the things I didn't do in those days. He also proved to be among the best in attempts, completions, and touchdowns. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. [2nd] Most Plays in One Game, Rushing and Passing 60 (vs. Oakland, Nov. 7, 1965)
[1st] Most Pass Completions, Game 37 (vs. Buffalo, Nov. 1, 1964)
George Blanda weighed 215 lbs (97 kg) when playing. [1st] Longest Pass Completion 94 (to Warren Wells, at Denver, Nov. 10, 1968)
He also kicked four field goals (17. [1st] Most Games Played, Career 340
[2nd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 6 (vs. New York, Oct. 14, 1961)
[2nd] Most Pass Attempts, Season 505 (1964)
[1st] Most Pass Attempts, Game 68 (vs. Buffalo, Nov. 1, 1964)
You can't read him. [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Game 8 (vs. New York, Oct. 14, 1962)
Transactions: Sept. 5, 1950 Blanda along with four other players (B Bob Perina, B Ernie Zalejski, G Jim Crawford and E Bob Jensen) traded by Chicago Bears to Baltimore Colts. [4], Blanda was the starting quarterback his last two seasons at Kentucky (19471948), compiling 120 completions in 242 passes (49.6 percent completions), 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns.[5]. [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 249
He completed 16 of 31 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. He also kicked one extra point and a 46-yard field goal. Blanda began his professional career with the Chicago Bears in 1949. Blanda's achievements resulted in his winning the Bert Bell Award. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [1st] Most Games 19
He played his last game in 1976 when he was 48 and finished off his glorious career with a 41 yard field goal. Blanda (1963-65) and Marino are the only pros to lead their league in completions three consecutive seasons. Although the Baltimore Colts won 27-17, Blanda accounted for all of the Raiders' points off two touchdown passes and one field goal. He bettered his performance with a 53-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns. Aged 43, he became the oldest quarterback ever to play in a championship game, and was one of the few remaining straight-ahead kickers in the NFL. inAlameda,CA, Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 97 (172nd overall since 1960). However, the Oakland Raiders signed him that July, seeing his potential as a contributing backup passer and a dependable kicker. [2nd] Most Points Scored, Game 26 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960)
[1st] Most PAT Attempts, Career 304
[3rd] Most Total Yards Rushing and Passing, Game 418 (vs. New York, Nov. 19, 1961), Raiders records held by Blanda
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Blanda led his league in pass attempts four times (1953 with the Bears, 1963-65 with the Houston Oilers in the American Football League), tied for second with Sammy Baugh and Johnny Unitas behind Dan Marino. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Blanda did not become a fulltime starter until his fifth season with the Bears and in 1954 he was shelved by an injury. I never aspired to being a professional football player. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 23 (1973)
[1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 45 (1956)
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. Scoring Titles: 1967, Team Statistical Championships:
In 1970, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a title game. 1970 AFC Baltimore Colts 27, Oakland Raiders 17
Without her and my two lovely children, I could have been retired many, many years before I did, but they encouraged me to continue to play to do what I wanted to do. [3rd] Most Consecutive PATs Converted 201 (1967-1971)
[1st] Most PAT Attempts, Season 65 (1961)
In later years, Blanda remained a strong supporter of AFL heritage, saying: "That first year, the Houston Oilers or Los Angeles Chargers (2416 losers to the Oilers in the title game) could have beaten the NFL champion (Philadelphia) in a Super Bowl." Without her and my two lovely children, I could have been retired many, many years before I did, but they encouraged me to continue to play to do what I wanted to do. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, AFL/AFC-NFL/NFC Championship Game Records, *Blanda played one game with the Baltimore Colts. He still holds the record for most games played by an AFL/NFL player who was not exclusively a kicker or punter. [23] A moment of silence was held in Blanda's honor prior to the start of the September 27, 2010, game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, from Soldier Field. (Records through the 1958 season, Blandas final season with Chicago), [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 541
AFL/AFC Divisional Playoff Game Records, [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 49
He gave his best ever performance in the 1971 season when he was 43 years old. Blanda's and Tittle's mark remained the record until surpassed by Dan Marino's 48 touchdown passes in 1984. [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 21 (1968)
WebInducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game 418 (vs. New York, Nov. 19, 1961)
Well, actually I'm not nervous. I'm also proud of the fact that I grew up in a very, very small town with a great morn and dad who raised 11 kids and part of that tradition of playing football in Western Pennsylvania. Scoring Titles: 1952Chi, 1953Chi, 1957Chi, 1960Hou, 1961Hou, 1962Hou, 1963Hou, 1964Hou, 1965Hou, 1966Hou, 1967Oak, 1968Oak, 1969Oak, 1970Oak, 1971Oak, 1972Oak, 1973Oak, All-Time AFL Team
[1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 23 (1973)
[2nd] Best Passing Completion Percentage, Career 48.9
[1st] Most Games 10
He also had a tying touchdown pass and deciding field goal against Cleveland in a 23-20 win and produced an 80-yard drive in the final four minutes at Denver that ended with a 20-yard scoring lob to Fred Biletnikoff that gave the Raiders a 24-19 victory. WebDuring his career, Blanda accumulated impressive credentials. On 13 occasions, he connected on four or more touchdown passes during a game, and on November 1, 1964, unleashed 68 passes for Houston against the eventual champion Buffalo Bills. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 45 (1956)
Super Bowl II Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14
[1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 638
According to wikipedia, George Blanda was born on August 15, 1990. "They throw the ball about the same way every time. The Wildcats lost three games in each of the next three years. He also kicked two PATs and a 31-yard field goal. [1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Career 165
It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. George Blandas income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. In 1959, he balked at becoming a kicker-only and retired. Little did Blanda know that he'd battle with Halas over his contract for years to come. 1970 AFC Player of the Year (UPI, SN), Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 24, 1981, Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 1, 1981, Presenter: Al Davis, Managing Partner, Oakland Raiders, Other Members of Class of 1981: Morris "Red" Badgro, Willie Davis, Jim Ringo. Some of Blandas other records include, most games ever played (340), most consecutive games played (224), and most points scored (2,002). He came in late in the game and completed 0 of two passes for 0 yards. He is from USA. But the emergence of the American Football League in 1960 gave Blanda another chance to play. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 395
George Blanda had 26,920 passing yards over his career. [1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Season 37 (1969)
[2nd] Most PAT Attempts, Game 7 (at Denver, Nov. 5, 1961; vs. New York, Nov. 16, 1961; at Oakland, Dec. 22, 1963)
[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game 55 (at Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 1960)
Blanda retired after the 1958 season because of Halas' insistence on only using him as a kicker, but returned in 1960 upon the formation of the American Football League. He connected on three of four field goal attempts (26, 9 and 20 yards) and two PATs. | Mar. Dad played 26 years of football, gave it 110% effort every time he was out there and tried to win when it was against all odds and was trying to win every football game. [1st] Most Yards Passing, Game 464 (at Buffalo Oct. 29, 1961)
Blanda won 1 MVP George Blanda:
1975 AFC Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Oakland Raiders 10
He led the AFL in passing in 1961, posting a personal-high 91.3 rating, and was the United Press International and Sporting News AFL Player of the Year. Passing Titles: 1961
I just regret we didn't get the chance to prove it.". Blanda held the record for most professional football games played with 340 until September 26, 2004, when it was broken by another placekicker, Morten Andersen as well as the record for most consecutive games played[17] until September 26, 1976, by defensive end Jim Marshall. [Tied for 3rd] Most PATs Converted, Season 54 (1968)
In 1964 he scored 68 passes against the Buffalo Bills in just one day! [Tied for 1st] Most Games, Winning Team 6
I really feel proud and honored that the good Lord gave me the power and the strength, the upbringing to continue on with the game I sincerely loved and enjoyed playing. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 83 years old group. In 1970, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a title game. Blanda would cede playing time at quarterback to the 25-year-old Don Trull, though Blanda continued to serve as the team's primary kicker. During his career, he played under head coaches Bear Bryant, George Halas, and John Madden. He passed for 236 touchdowns and scored an incredible 2,002 points. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 49
[Tied for 1st] Most Pass Completions, Game 29 (vs. San Francisco, Nov. 1, 1953)
[1st] Most Points Scored, Career 2,002
[2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 3 (vs. Boston, Dec. 18, 1960; vs. San Diego, Nov. 25, 1962)
He completed 23 of 46 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown and five interceptions. [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 64
He went to Youngwood High School where he played not only football but also basketball and participated in track and field. [1st] Most Games 19
In 1960 he signed with the Houston Oilers where he got the chance to play both as a quarterback and kicker. Playing as a quarterback was his passion and this move helped him tap into his hitherto hidden talents. In 1970, And he reinforced my spirit of hard work, dedication and discipline and never giving up. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 22
The Raiders qualified to compete in the Super Bowl II but lost the final matches. For the next four years, he was used mostly in a kicking capacity. But on this Friday the 13th George Blanda ran out of luck. Skip to Towards the end of his career, Blanda also served as a commercial spokesman for Chrysler Corporation. - LetsUpdateWorld.com", "Jameis Winston becomes first QB with 30 touchdowns, 30 interceptions in same season", "NFL Passes Intercepted Single-Season Leaders", "Blanda's miracle season: Browns beaten by 52-yard field goal from 'King of the World', "History: Players Who've Played in NFL at Age 40 or Older", "Nick Foles ties Peyton Manning with 7 touchdown passes, crushes Raiders", "NFL great, Youngwood native Blanda dies", "Sporting News Football's 100 Greatest Players", "Fantasy Football: Craze's roots go back to Oakland", "Hall of Famer's longevity was legendary", "Raiders Hall of Fame QB George Blanda dies at 83", "The Fifth Down, The New York Times NFL Blog", Blanda's citation in the American Football League Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Blanda&oldid=1142079271, American Football League All-League players, American Football League All-Star players, American Football League Most Valuable Players, People from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Players of American football from Pennsylvania, Sportspeople from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Most interceptions thrown in a single season: 42 (, Passing touchdowns in a game: 7 (Tied with 7 others, Most seasons played: 26 (19491958, 19601975), One of two players to play in 4 different decades. [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 21 (1968)
On November 8, he again came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass to tie the Cleveland Browns with 1:34 remaining, then kicked a 53-yard field goal with 0:03 left for the 2320 win. He completed 18 of 40 passes for 160 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions. However, he threw 14 TD passes and 24 interceptions as Chicago (3-8-1) lost seven games by seven points or fewer. He would be released by the Raiders and retire in 1976. Long time in coming the recognition that we the founders of the league, the players, the original players. Blanda started at quarterback. With that I would say that I am certainly proud to be in the Hall of Fame. His most celebrated Raider season was 1970. | Mar. [6] Blanda was signed by the Chicago Bears for $600 in 1949, an amount owner George Halas demanded back when he made the team. By now he had played for 18 yearsa very long time for a football professional. Against the Steelers, Blanda threw for three touchdowns in relief of an injured Daryle Lamonica. [1st] Most Yards Passing, Season 3,330 (1961)
[1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 64 (1961)
Oakland Raiders quarterback-kicker George Blanda prepares to cut a birthday cake baked in the form of a football field during a party in Pittsburgh, Pa., celebrating his 45th birthday, Sept. 17, 1972. Passing Touchdown Titles: 1961
but Halas kept him by raising his salary to $11,600. During that season, Blanda, at age 43, had a remarkable five-game run. Blanda started at quarterback. Blanda scored a franchise-high 863 points with the Raiders and became the first player to score more than 500 points for three teams. Blanda was a quarterback and kicker at Kentucky from 1945 to 1948. Find out more. [1st] Most Season Leading League in PATs 8 (1956, 1961-62, 1967-69, 1972, 1974)
[Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969)
[Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960)
[3rd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 5 (at Oakland, Dec. 22, 1963; vs. Kansas City, Oct. 24, 1965; at Denver, Oct. 2, 1966)
[1st] Most Consecutive PATs Converted 156 (1951-56)
I received my education and my degree and never really aspired to be a professional player but it happened and I was drafted by the great Chicago Bears and the great George Halas. Blanda was pro football's all-time leading scorer with 2,002 points (335 field goals, 943 extra points, and nine touchdowns) until 2000 when kicker Gary Anderson passed him. [1st] Most Field Goals Made, Career 91
He completed 17 of 32 attempts for 271 yards and two touchdowns and three interceptions. [Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969)
[1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 64 (1961)
[24], The 1970s TV series Happy Days was set in 1950s Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Passing Titles: 1961
Blanda passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns in the 1960 championship game, a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bold denotes league leader. Former Chicago Bears quarterback George Blanda is the oldest player in NFL history, having played up until 48 years old. [2nd] Highest PATs Conversion Percentage, Career 98.3
[1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Season 34 (1960)
[1st] Most Consecutive Games Played, Career 224 (1960-1975)
I would never have fulfilled the honor of being here today if it hadn't been for Al Davis, who at my age of 39 thought that I could still kick and throw the football a little bit. Blanda responded by leading the NFL in attempts (362) and completions (169) in 1953. [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 3 (vs. Boston, Dec. 18, 1960; vs. San Diego, Nov. 25, 1962)
Blanda started at quarterback. [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 15, AFL/AFC Championship Game Records
[1st] Most Passing Interceptions, Career 189
[20], Blanda was the first-ever recorded fantasy football draft pick when the game was first created in 1962 by The Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League.[21]. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career 1,347
Scoring Titles: 1952Chi, 1953Chi, 1957Chi, 1960Hou, 1961Hou, 1962Hou, 1963Hou, 1964Hou, 1965Hou, 1966Hou, 1967Oak, 1968Oak, 1969Oak, 1970Oak, 1971Oak, 1972Oak, 1973Oak, All-Time AFL Team
[1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 14
[1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (at Buffalo, Oct. 31, 1965)
[Tied for 1st] Most Seasons, 100 or More Points 6 (1960-61, 1967-69, 1973)
He died in 2010 after a short illness. [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 64
Blanda appeared only as a placekicker. Thank you very much. [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Game 6 (vs. Houston, 1967)
[1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 14
[1st] Most Pass Attempts, Career 2,789
George Blanda played pro football for 26 seasons longer than any other person. [3] During his career, he played under head coaches Bear Bryant, George Halas, Clem Crowe, Lou Rymkus, Wally Lemm, Pop Ivy, Sammy Baugh, Hugh Taylor, John Rauch, and John Madden. George Blanda (George Frederick Blanda) was born on 17 September, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA, is an Actor. [2nd] Longest Field Goal 54 (vs. Oakland, Nov. 12, 1962)
[1st] Most Points Scored, Career 2,002
He was just a month shy of his 49th birthday when he retired before the 1976 season. Blanda appeared only as a placekicker. Signing with the Houston Oilers at age 34, he became the leagues MVP in 61 and led Houston to Blanda broke Lou Groza's career scoring record in 1971, a record he held until 2000 when it was broken by Gary Anderson. [1st] Most Passing Completions, Game 37 (at Buffalo, Nov. 1, 1964)
Blanda, a 6-handicap golfer who enjoyed playing pool and poker and betting on horses, had more fun in the AFL. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career 88
One time he'll drill it, the next time he'll loft it a little, then he'll float it.". Blanda was one of the new league's many prolific passers, throwing for 19,149 yards and 165 touchdowns in seven seasons for the Oilers. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960)
1961 AFL Houston Oilers 10, San Diego Chargers 3
[1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 56 (1967)
Jim Otto and I who played in every game of the AFL in its 10 years. Oldest player to play in an NFL game: 48years, 109days, Oldest quarterback to start a title game - Broken by, Most total points accounted for (including touchdown passes) in a career: 3,418 (not an official stat) - broken by Drew Brees and Tom Brady, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 11:24. He fell in love with Betty Harris and married her in 1949. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 September. [1st] Most Consecutive PATs Converted 156 (1951-56)
"[10] In the team's next game, Blanda replaced Lamonica in the fourth quarter and connected with Fred Biletnikoff on a touchdown pass with 2:28 left in the game to defeat the Denver Broncos, 2419. After four years and no raises, Blanda almost bolted to Hamilton of the Canadian Football League in December 1952, but Halas kept him by raising his salary to $11,600. Coach John Madden called for Blanda late in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the veteran threw three touchdown passes and kicked a field goal in a 31-14 victory. [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 189
1970 Player of the Year (MX)
10. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [3rd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 5 (at Oakland, Dec. 22, 1963; vs. Kansas City, Oct. 24, 1965; at Denver, Oct. 2, 1966)
I was very proud of my heritage and I developed a lot of character in the early days and learned that hard work, dedication and discipline and tenacity and never giving up, you can succeed in proving your life. It's actually a myth about how to make money on Facebook George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 September 27, 2010) was an American football quarterback and placekicker who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Blanda, born on Sept. 17, 1927 in Youngwood, Pa., was a quarterback and kicker at Kentucky. Celebrities more often then not want to keep their love affairs secret, if you happen to know the name of George Blanda's partner, please leave a comment in the section below. I never aspired to being a professional football player. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season 169 (1953), Oilers records held by Blanda
[1st] Most Pass Attempts, Season 505 (1964)
Transactions: Sept. 5, 1950 Blanda along with four other players (B Bob Perina, B Ernie Zalejski, G Jim Crawford and E Bob Jensen) traded by Chicago Bears to Baltimore Colts. [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Career 959
Do you have a sports website? We have estimated George Blandas net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Although he never again played a major role at quarterback, Blanda served as the Raiders' kicker for five more seasons. Without Al and without the Raiders, without that team spirit out there with the pride and poise the winning attitude and playing about 85% of the games in the nine years we won with the Raiders, certainly that attitude was very, very helpful to me. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 335
Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [1st] Most Pass Attempts, Career 2,789
And without Al Davis and without this guidance at the top managing that club, I would not be here today. Blanda played 26 seasons of professional football, the most in the sport's history, and had scored more points than anyone in history at the time of his retirement. WebGeorge Blanda's vintage became legendary in a pro football career that extended longer than anyone's did. And when Al called me up in July of 1967 to come back and try out my third season, my third career with the Oakland Raiders, I was supposed to jump at it. Disclamer: George Blanda net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season 36 (1961)
[1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns Rushing, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960)
28, 1967 Blanda signed by Oakland Raiders. He missed a 47-yard field goal attempt and converted two PATs. He replaced the injured Darryl Lamonica and completed two of six passes for 24 yards and one interception. George Blanda is an NFL Hall of Famer and record-holder, an alumnus of the University of Kentucky, and a former college and NFL quarterback and placekicker. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981 and was also elected to the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame. [1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Season 37 (1969)
[1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 14 (1957)
He was 83 years old. [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 115
He kicked a 41-yard field goal and one PAT. Blanda also held the NFL record for most interceptions thrown with 277, until Brett Favre broke it on October 14, 2007. George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 September 27, 2010) was an American professional football player who was a placekicker and quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Quarterback George Blanda played 26 seasons for 4 teams. Being proud to be here and being enshrined with the other athletes who had the good fortune to make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Career 7
In his 26-year career, he threw for 26,920 yards, completing 1,911-of-4,007 attempts, with 236 touchdown passes. [1st] Longest Field Goal Converted 48 (vs. Baltimore, 1970)
He spent four seasons with the Bears, where he established himself as a talented quarterback and kicker. Three weeks later, the Raiders met the Oilers again in the AFL Championship Game and won 407. Chicago Bears & Oakland Raiders & Houston Oilers & Baltimore Colts (1947-1949 AAFC; 1950 NFL), AFL/AFC-NFL/NFC Championship Game Records, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, *Blanda played one game with the Baltimore Colts. The Oakland Raiders recognized that this player still had the potential and signed him in 1967. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game 60 (vs. Oakland, Nov. 7, 1965)
In 1961 he won AFL Player of the Year honors. Blanda was also named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, being the first-ever professional football player to earn the award. Also selected in 2nd round (9th player overall) in 1949 AAFC Draft by Chicago Hornets. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 156
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