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George Blanda played until age 48
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In all, Blanda played 26 seasons.
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Used primarily as a kicker in Oakland, Blanda came off the bench to help out at quarterback when needed.
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Blanda started his career with the Chicago Bears but had to wait his turn behind Hall of Fame QBs Sid Luckman and later Bobby Layne.
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Blanda led the Houston Oilers to championships in 1960 and 1961.
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Blanda was named the AFL's Player of the Year in 1961 when he threw for a then-record 36 TDs.
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George Blanda with his presenter Al Davis at his Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement on Aug. 1, 1981
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Blanda's bronze bust.
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Blanda's Hall of Fame mural
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George Blanda last returned to Canton for the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
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George Blanda with his former coach John Madden at the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony.
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George Blanda at the 19th Annual Legends Invitational at Pebble Beach in November 2009.