George Blanda
Career Overview

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George Blanda's football career is a remarkable tale of longevity and adaptability in the world of professional sports. Born on September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, Blanda attended the University of Kentucky, where he played under the legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. His college career set the stage for what would become one of the longest professional football

George Blanda's football career is a remarkable tale of longevity and adaptability in the world of professional sports. Born on September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, Blanda attended the University of Kentucky, where he played under the legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. His college career set the stage for what would become one of the longest professional football

Career Passing Stats

NFL 1949-1975

Yards

6,891

Touchdowns

60

Completion %

45.7

Yards/Game

39.6

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Career Timeline

1949-1957

Chicago Bears (NFL)

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1950

Two different teams (NFL)

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1951-1958

Chicago Bears (NFL)

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1960-1966

Houston Oilers (AFL)

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1967-1975

Oakland Raiders (AFL/NFL)

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1969

Oakland Raiders (AFL)

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