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My condolences to his family and the entire Raider organization.
My condolences to his family and the entire Raider organization.
Sad news- legendary Raider George Blanda passes away at the age of 83
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Hate to hear that. As a youngster when I first became interested in the NFL, I saw a documentary about the Raiders and became an instant fan...that was my team for a while. I remember Blanda coming in as QB when Daryle Lamonica was having a bad day. He would start slinging that ball and miraculously pull out a win against KC, Miami, Denver, etc. All this at the ripe old age of 40 +. He would even kick the extra points. 
Miss those days.
Miss those days.
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But mostly against the Chargers. I remember it well.Hate to hear that. As a youngster when I first became interested in the NFL, I saw a documentary about the Raiders and became an instant fan...that was my team for a while. I remember Blanda coming in as QB when Daryle Lamonica was having a bad day. He would start slinging that ball and miraculously pull out a win against KC, Miami, Denver, etc. All this at the ripe old age of 40 +. He would even kick the extra points.
RIP George.
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I forgot about the Charger games.But mostly against the Chargers. I remember it well.
RIP George.
I'll add that he played for Bear Bryant at UK. Which was the golden age for football at Kentucky. I remember seeing Blanda kick for Oakland on those late afternoon Sunday games when I was growing up. I used think he was so old to be playing football. Now I am the age at which he retired. R.I.P. George Blanda.
