Former Chicago Bear/Baltimore Colt/Houston Oiler/Oakland Raider QB-K George Blanda died today at the age of 83. He's famous both for "Papa Bear" George Halas' attempted blackballing of him and for his 5-game 1970 streak where he came off the bench to replace an ineffective Daryle Lamonica, leading the Raiders to a win or tie.
Blanda's #16 should have been retired 30 years ago....
R.I.P. Old Man George
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R.I.P. Old Man George
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Re: R.I.P. Old Man George
RIP good sir.
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Re: R.I.P. Old Man George
I remember Blanda as a sure footed kicker and someone who could play QB in a pinch when I was a kid.
RIP George. You lived the life.
RIP George. You lived the life.
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Re: R.I.P. Old Man George
I'm sure he was more famous for playing in the league for 26 seasons, rather than SH's odd ball facts.
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Blanda was the only QB in history who led his league in TD passes one year and picks the next....
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