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Also Known As George Frederick Blanda
Born September 17, 1927 • Pennsylvania
Died September 27, 2010 (aged 83) • Alameda • California
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1981) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1981) • 3 AFL championships • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections • 1961 AP AFL Player of the Year • 1970 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1961 UPI AFL Player of the Year • 1974 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Education University of Kentucky
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (1.88 m, 97 kg)
Throws right-handed
Position quarterback
Jersey Number 16 (Oakland Raiders, 1967–1975) • 16 (Houston Oilers, 1960–1966) • 16 (Chicago Bears, 1953–1958) • 22 (Chicago Bears, 1950–1952) • 64 (Baltimore Colts, 1950) • 22 (Chicago Bears, 1949)
Draft Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 12th round (119th overall) of the 1949 NFL draft.
Completion Percentage 47.7
Games Played 340
Interceptions 277
Touchdowns 236
Yards Gained By Passing 26920
Yards Per Attempt 6.7

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How tall was George Blanda?
George Blanda was 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (1.88 m, 97 kg).
When was George Blanda inducted to the Hall of Fame?
George Blanda was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
When was George Blanda born?
George Blanda was born on September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, United States.
What college did George Blanda attend?
George Blanda attended the University of Kentucky.
What position did George Blanda play?
George Blanda played quarterback.
How many times was George Blanda selected to the Pro Bowl?
George Blanda was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.

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