George Blanda Dies At 83

Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback and Kicker, George Blanda died today. He was 83. I remember Blanda playing for the Houston Oilers, Chicago bears, briefly for the Colts and finally for the Oakland Raiders. The man was fun to watch. He led the Oilers to two consecutive AFC Championships in the 60's. He scored 2,002 points in his career, a pro football record at the time of his retirement, kicking 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for 236 more. Blanda retired one month shy of his 49th birthday.

Blanda was one of those guys who was well liked on and off the field. You may want to visit this video on YouTube to see the man in action. He will be missed.