Discover the most unforgettable NFL plays made by legendary athletes over 40 who defied age and expectations. From Jerry Rice’s clutch touchdowns to Morten Andersen’s record-breaking kicks, George ...

But none of them have anything on George Blanda. That's because Blanda, who played from 1949-75 with four teams, strapped on his helmet until he was the tender age of 48. That makes Blanda the ...

When talking about the oldest NFL players, it is impossible to leave out the legendary George Blanda. He played in the NFL for 26 season’s which is the longest in the history of the sport.

George Blanda essentially had three careers in professional football, the last with the Oakland Raiders. Blanda, a quarterback, and kicker who started for legendary Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant in ...

George Blanda, the Hall of Fame quarterback and kickerwho played a record 26 seasons of professional football and once almost single-handedly won five consecutive games for the Oakland Raiders ...

George Blanda was a Hall of Famer in every way." Blanda joined the Oilers of the new American Football League in 1960 and played 16 seasons before hanging it up for good following the 1975 campaign.

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.

At 39 years old and a 17-year veteran in professional football, George Blanda still felt he had something to prove when he joined the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 1967. His previous AFL team ...

"George was one of the all-time classics," said linebacker Phil Villapiano, a teammate of Blanda's with the Oakland Raiders. "He would play under any circumstance even if he was hurt. I like to ...

George Blanda was Brett Favre without the waffling. Blanda, the quintessential old-school NFL player, played until he was a month shy of his 49th birthday as a kicker. He played quarterback well ...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great George Blanda,'' the Raiders said Monday in confirming his death. ''George was a brave Raider and a close personal friend of Raiders owner Al ...

The following is a copy from the Oakland Tribune archives from 1970 when George Blanda played miracle worker for the Oakland Raiders. The headline is also the one that appeared in print.