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George Blanda (HoF) Autographed July 19, 1971 “Sports Illustrated.”
Lot 359. George Blanda (HoF) Autographed July 19, 1971 “Sports Illustrated.” Blanda was inducted into the Pro Hall o Fame in 1981 as a quarterback and placekicker following a 26-seaon pro career that took him to Chicago (Bears), Baltimore, Houston and Oakland. No one ever played longer in the NFL. Only he and two other players appeared in games in four different decades. At his retirement, he had kicked more extra points than anyone else. Blanda started his pro career with the Bears in 1949, but he achieved his greatest success in the AFL in the 1960s. He quarterbacked the Houston Oilers to three NFL championships, was a four-time All-Star and was named the league’s MVP in 1963, when he led the AFL in passing. In 1970, he was the NFL’s Player of the Year. In 1999, “The Sporting News” ranked him as one of the top 100 football players of all-time. Blanda passed away last year. His signature is a bold 10 that contrasts sharply with white of his jersey shown on the cover of the “SI” issue, which is ex with a label. Kevin Keating authenticated the autograph.
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