George Blanda: Raiders Quarterback and Kicker Who Played to Age 48 Dies

George Blanda was an American football quarterback and placekicker. Born on September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, he played at Kentucky.

He played a record 26 seasons in pro football, from 1949 to 1975, retiring at age 48. He led the Houston Oilers to two AFL championships in 1960 and 1961. As a 43-year-old with the Oakland Raiders in 1970, he won five games in a row with last-minute kicks and passes.

He scored 2,002 points in his career. Blanda was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. He died in Alameda, California, on September 27, 2010, at age 83.

Achievements: Pro Football Hall of Fame (1981), two AFL titles.

Birth: September 17, 1927 - Youngwood, Pennsylvania.

Profession: Football player.

Interesting Facts: He was the oldest player in pro football history at the time.