take any piece of paper on hand, from mail envelopes to scratch pads, to jot (Arthur Anderson/NFL), Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda (16), inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1981, hands off to running back Sid Blanks (42) during a 24-0 victory over the New York Jets on October 16, 1966, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. In the world of football, no one was more Texas when he retired in 1985. Chicago finished 5-7. Blanda Blanda was signed by the Chicago Bears for $600 in 1949, an amount owner George Halas demanded back when he made the team. (George Long/NFL), Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda (16), inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1981 and who threw for six touchdowns in this game, tries to escape the grasp of New York Titans defensive end Nick Mumley (74) during a 56-17 Oilers victory on October 14, 1962, at Jeppesen Stadium in Houston, Texas. from Slovakia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Tom may be made to the General George Blanda All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. WebBlandas career was divided into three distinct parts, 10 years with the Chicago Bears followed by seven seasons with the Houston Oilers and nine-years with the Oakland Raiders. He spent four seasons with the Bears, where he established himself as a talented quarterback and kicker. ), age 65, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2005 in San Antonio, TX. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 25, from 7-8:30 PM at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Although the Raiders technically never trailed, it felt like it when Lamonica left a 7-7 game before Blanda turned back the clock. Welp, I guess it's time to try that avocado ice cream. Blanda, who came off the bench when coach Wally Lemm took over the Oilers, complete 187 passes for 3,330 yards, 36 for touchdowns, kicked 16 field goals, made 64 extra point attempts for 112 points. Credited as : Former football player NFL, quarterback and placekicker, played for the Chicago Bears and NFL Oakland Raiders, 2010 BrowseBiography.com - Your Website for informations, John Legend collaborates with Pharrell, Q-Tip and Hit-Boy for, Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post though he won't be leading, Quote from Pope Francis 'Who Am I to Judge? Member of San Antonio; daughters, Juli Blanda of Seguin, Holly Hershfelt and husband Jef of Spicewood, and Mary 'Katy' Blanda of Quarterback/Kicker for the Chicago Bears (1949 and 1950-1959), Baltimore His 24 years of Military service included two tours of duty in Viet Nam with the 173rd Raiders 24, Broncos 19 (Nov. 15): Blanda replaces Lamonica again and throws a TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff with 2:28 left for the winning points. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. WebGeorge Blanda was born on September 17, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA. Do you have a blog? (Associated Press), Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler and kicking specialist George Blanda, right, relax in the dressing room after engineering 28-20 victory over Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Dec. 22, 1975. "Last Roll Call '61" inYoungwood,PA, Died: 7 to 231, From 9th on Purdue depth chart, QB rises to 4th round Raiders pick, New NFL odds dont paint pretty picture for Raiders, Vipers fall to Battlehawks in XFLs first overtime game, Mistakes, indecision cost Vipers again in road loss at Houston, Raiders take Tyree Wilson in 1st round of NFL draft, Change at quarterback pays off for Vipers in home finale, Raiders add former Patriots WR to coaching staff.