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George Blanda Dies At Age 83

George Blanda Dies At Age 83

George Blanda, one of football's great legends died today at the age of 83 after a short illness. Blanda was known for his toughness, versatility and longevity, surviving 26 seasons and 340 games in the NFL as a quarterback and a kicker; five more years than any other player in history. He retired at age 48 as the league's all-time leading scorer, [...]