George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American professional football quarterback and placekicker who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 seasons of professional football, the most in the sport's history, and had scored more points than anyone in ...

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Dec 13, 2024 · George Blanda was an American professional gridiron football player who first as a quarterback and later as a kicker established records for most seasons played (26), most games played (340; broken in 2004), most points scored (2,002; broken in 2000), most points after touchdowns (943 of 959

Apr 11, 2021 · Former Bears, Oilers, and Raiders quarterback/kicker George Blanda holds the record for most seasons played in the NFL. This is his story.

George Blanda played pro football for 26 seasons – longer than any other person. However, he’ll probably be remembered best for his 1970 season with the Oakland Raiders. That year, in a five-game period, George provided Oakland with four wins and one tie with last-second touchdown passes or field goals – at age 43.

Jun 6, 2024 · George Blanda was the oldest player in NFL history to compete in a game at the age of 48, showcasing his incredible longevity in professional football. Blanda was known for his versatility, playing as both a quarterback and a kicker during his career, a rare feat in the NFL.

Sep 27, 2010 · ALAMEDA, Calif. -- 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...

Sep 28, 2010 · George Blanda, a Hall of Fame quarterback who also excelled as a kicker, passed away early this morning after a brief illness. He was 83. Blanda played more seasons than any player in NFL history.

Sep 28, 2010 · 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.

The Hall of Fame bio for former Raiders QB/K, George Blanda, inducted in 1981.