(National Football League), The 1967 Oakland Raiders, including Hall-of-Famers George Blanda (16) and Jim Otto (00) in the front row. After the service there was a reception at TMI. Tittle), a record until 1984. A look at the five 1970 Raiders comebacks led by the forever-young Blanda: 1. Edit your search or learn more U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Draft, Enlistment and Service Contact Ron Kantowski at rkantowski@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0352. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. When asked WebBlanda began his professional career with the Chicago Bears in 1949. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. (NFL Photos), Oakland Raiders kicker/quarterback George Blanda (16), inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1981, throws a pass during a preseason game in 1971. George Blanda Tom was born in Youngwood, PA in 1940 to Mary and Michael Blanda. WebBlanda died at North Central Hospital one week after suffering a heart attack while on the driving range. If you can improve it, please do. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, In this Dec. 21, 1975, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback and kick specialist George Blanda concentrates on a game against the Kansas City Chiefs after kicking the 2,000th point of his pro career in Oakland, Calif. Blanda died of cancer on Sept. 27, 2010, at age 83, and his family put 50 pieces of his sports memorabilia up for public bidding through SCP Auctions from Jan. 4, 2017, through Jan. 21, 2017. Grannemann. Blanda, when he was 43 years and 108 days old, didnt seem to have access to the fountain of youth. math. (AP Photo/Sal Veder), George Blanda, left, 48, in his 26th pro football season, has some conversation with Al Davis managing general partner of the Oakland Raiders, in the team's training quarter in Oakland, Dec. 12, 1975. almost always involved when Tom Blanda stories are told. (3,003) in 1963. He was The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of George Blanda WebGeorge Blanda. He believed he could help overcome this by George Blanda was a Hall of Famer in every way." 3. He had 1,911 completions in 4,007 attempts for 26,920 yards and 236 touchdowns. George Blanda was selected to the Pro Bowl four times. He died on September 27, 2010 in Alameda, California, USA. He was previously married to Betty Harris. Cullum No. was pro football's all-time leading scorer (2,002 points) until 2000 when he was finally passed by kicker Gary Anderson; led Houston to 2 AFL titles (1960-61); played 26 pro seasons; retired at 48.
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