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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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 …

Sep 27, 2010 · Blanda began his memorable run in 1970 by throwing three touchdown passes in place of an injured Daryle Lamonica in a 31-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 25.

Blanda’s career was divided into three distinct parts, 10 years with the Chicago Bears followed by seven seasons with the Houston Oilers and nine-years with the Oakland Raiders. He was just a month shy of his 49th birthday when he retired before the 1976 season.

Apr 11, 2021 · Blanda was the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1975, an AFC Player of the Year, three-time AFL champion, four-time AFL All-Star, AFL Most Valuable Player, two-time AFL passing yards leader, and AFL passing touchdowns leader.

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.

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Blanda was pro football's all-time leading scorer with 2,002 points (335 field goals, 943 extra points, and nine touchdowns) until 2000 when kicker Gary Anderson passed him.

The Blanda (Icelandic pronunciation: ⓘ) is a river in Iceland which flows northwards from the northwest side of the Hofsjökull glacier into Húnaflói bay at Blönduós. The Blanda is one of the longest rivers in the country, with a length of about 125 km, and has a catchment area estimated at 2370 km 2 . [ 1 ]