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cartman

09-27-2010 02:56 PM

RIP: George Blanda

The famed QB and kicker, who played in a record 26 seasons, passed away today at the age of 83.

George Blanda passes away at 83 - CBSSports.com

Warhammer

09-27-2010 03:09 PM

He was my grandfather's favorite player...

Sun Tzu

09-27-2010 03:16 PM

Dude started playing in 1949 for the Chicago Bears, 11 years before Ditka and 16 years before Gale Sayers.

Galaril

09-27-2010 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer (Post 2355355)

He was my grandfather's favorite player...

Ditto my dads favorite player.

ISiddiqui

09-27-2010 03:50 PM

RIP :(

cartman

09-27-2010 04:37 PM

Wish I could take credit for this:

"He is the only man to have both passed and kicked the bucket"

Galaril

09-27-2010 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu (Post 2355358)

Dude started playing in 1949 for the Chicago Bears, 11 years before Ditka and 16 years before Gale Sayers.

Pretty amazing in that he played in part of four decades. I think even in dead this guy could of kicked most peoples asses.

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