George Blanda
American Footballer
Died when: 83 years 10 days (996 months)Star Sign: Virgo
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George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally 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 history at the time of his retirement.
Blanda retired from pro football in August 1976 as the oldest player to ever play at the age of 48.One of only two players to play in four different decades (the other being John Carney), he holds the record for most extra points made (943) and attempted (959).
During his career, he played under head coaches Bear Bryant, George Halas, Clem Crowe, Lou Rymkus, Wally Lemm, Pop Ivy, Sammy Baugh, Hugh Taylor, John Rauch, and John Madden.
