George Blanda was born on September 17, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Betty Harris. He died on September 27, 2010 in Alameda, California, USA.
Quarterback/Kicker for the Chicago Bears (1949 and 1950-1959), Baltimore
Colts (1950), Houston Oilers (1960-1966) and Oakland Raiders (1967-1975).
Member of 1956 NFL West Division Champion Chicago Bears team. Member of
1960 and 1961 AFL Champion Houston Oilers teams. Member of 1962 AFL
East Division Champion Houston Oilers team. Member of 1967 AFL Champion
Oakland Raiders team. Member of 1968 and 1969 AFL West Division
Champion Oakland Raiders teams. Member of 1970 and 1972-1975 AFC West
Division Champion Oakland Raiders teams.
Led AFL in Passing Yards (3,330), Passing TD's (36) and Adjusted Yards
per Pass (7.46) in 1961.
Led AFL in Pass Attempts (423), Completions (224) and Passing Yards
(3,003) in 1963.
Led AFL in Pass Attempts (505) and Completions (262) in 1964.