George Blanda Passes away

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  1. xlnsports

    xlnsports Cajun In Exile

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    This Guy was a one tough man. cant get a link to work :(
     
    xlnsports, Sep 27, 2010
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  2. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    What a great football player.
     
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  3. TUSKtimes

    TUSKtimes Riding the Wave

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    I remember him when he was just old. Used to love the "mad bomber," Ben Davidson, Warren Wells and co. Couldn't believe he was 83.
     
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  4. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    I remember watching Blanda in the '60s when he was with the Houston Oilers and when he finished his career with the Raiders. Hell of a QB and kicker.

    RIP George
     
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  5. bayareatiger

    bayareatiger If it's too loud YOU'RE TOO OLD

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    I remember 1970, when he came in for Lamonica(who was hurt) and won like 5 games in a row at the end of the game with his arm or his foot. You just knew ol' George would find a way to win it. I think one of the field goals was over 50 yards.

    Those West Coast games, with the Raiders, Rams, and Niners were great.

    Blanda/Lamonica /Stabler, John Brodie, and Roman Gabriel.

    All studs.

    RIP George Blanda.
     
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