Blanda was signed as a third-string quarterback. Blanda showed his ability to be a versatile player for George Halas' Bears; he even played linebacker when needed. He was upset when he received no raises after watching other players around him get them. The next year, Blanda became Chicago's starting quarterback. In , he led the NFL in passing attempts and completions. Blanda threw for 15 touchdowns in eight games. He was injured the next season and lost his starting quarterback position.
It was clear to him the Bears would only use him as a kicker and not as a quarterback. Blanda's playing time decreased, and he quit playing professional football in Blanda was offered a contract and signed with the Oilers in Blanda's retirement from professional football didn't last long.
In , he was offered a contract and signed with the Oilers. In , he set a record in a game against the Titans. Blanda threw seven touchdown passes in one game—a record held by only three other quarterbacks. He threw for four or more touchdowns in a single game thirteen times while he was with Houston.
In , during a game against the Bills, Blanda completed 68 passes. This record stood until when the Patriots' Drew Bledsoe completed 70 passes in a single game that went into overtime.
He also continued to be used as a kicker, averaging Blanda was the AFL's leading passer and scorer for every season he played for the Oilers. He was instrumental in Houston winning the AFL championship in the —61 season.
He passed for over yards and three touchdowns during the championship game. Blanda was traded to the Raiders in when he was 39 years old. Between the and '71 seasons, he kicked consecutive extra points. In , he was part of the Oakland's AFL championship team. Blanda kicking for the Raiders; he was traded to the team in at age Blanda's most memorable season was with the Raiders in Oakland's starting quarterback was Daryl Lamonica, who kept getting injured.
At 43, Blanda was able to take over at quarterback back and play five incredible games. During the first game, Blanda came off the bench and threw three touchdowns for a victory against the Steelers. The next week, with only three seconds left in the game, he kicked a yard field goal against the Chiefs to get a 17—17 tie.
Blanda came off the bench and threw for a touchdown to tie the Browns with only left. Blanda then kicked a yard field goal with three seconds left to get a 23—20 victory. The next game was against the Broncos. Blanda replaced Lamonica in the fourth quarter. He connected with wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff with remaining in the game for a 24—19 victory. The next week, Blanda kicked a yard field goal with only a few seconds left to defeat the Chargers 20— Blanda again came off the bench to relieve an injured Lamonica.
He completed 17 of 32 passes for yards. He threw for two touchdowns and kicked a yard field goal as well as two extra points. The Raiders lost the game, but Blanda was the oldest quarterback to play in an NFL championship game. George Blanda retired one month before his 49th birthday after 26 years as a professional football player. Blanda played with the Raiders for nine seasons and retired one month before his 49th birthday. Blanda had a career that spanned 26 years of playing professional football.
During that time, he threw for over 26, yards. He completed 1, of 4, pass attempts and threw for touchdowns. Blanda rushed for yards and had nine rushing touchdowns.
He kicked field goals and extra points. Blanda scored a franchise-high of points with the Raiders. He also was the first player to ever score over points for three different teams. Blanda was voted into the Hall of Fame in —the first year he was eligible to be inducted. In , Blanda's hometown of Youngwood, Pennsylvania, renamed U. Route in his honor. It is now known as George Blanda Boulevard. Blanda passed away on Sept. Yes, that was when they beat the Cowboys in Super Bowl V, "the worst Super Bowl every played"--the victorious Colts committed seven turnovers.
Robert, thanks for stopping by and reading about George Blanda. I think the Colts won Superbowl that year. When Blanda entered that AFC Championship against Johnny Unitas's Colts, the two offenses were being led by men who between them had 38 years--over a third of a century--of professional football experience. My dad played against Blanda from , when Blanda played for Houston. Dad played first for the Dallas Texans, then the Broncos. My dad's role was the point of the wedge on kickoffs.
His job was to take out the kicker. He did Payback, I guess. Lesson learned, too. They became friends years later, when Blanda went to the Raiders. Al Davis and Al Locasalle were friends of my dad's, and back then players, coaches and wives would all hang out together after games for drinks and dinner.
Blanda and my dad shared some Pittsburgh heritage, so the friendship blossomed from there. I remember that crazy season, my whole family were Raider fans on the Oregon coast.
We sceamed ourselves hoarse that year, and the cops even came to the house believing there was a fight going on! Kosmo, thanks. I agree with you. George Blanda played for far less money but did far more. QBrec Minimum 14 attempts per scheduled game to qualify as leader. Minimum pass attempts to qualify as career leader. TD Int George Blanda Overview Gamelogs Career Postseason Player Game Finder.
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