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Old 09-27-2010, 02:56 PM   #1
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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
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:09 PM   #2
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He was my grandfather's favorite player...
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:16 PM   #3
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Dude started playing in 1949 for the Chicago Bears, 11 years before Ditka and 16 years before Gale Sayers.
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:28 PM   #4
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He was my grandfather's favorite player...

Ditto my dads favorite player.
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:50 PM   #5
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:37 PM   #6
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Wish I could take credit for this:

"He is the only man to have both passed and kicked the bucket"
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:51 PM   #7
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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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