George Blanda's final season with the Raiders was 1975. Fred Steinfort began the 1976 season as the Raiders place kicker but was replaced in Week 8 by Errol Mann. Mann finished the season and was the Raiders kicker in 1977 and 1978.
George Blanda retired from Professional Football in the preseason of 1976. He was on the Raiders team through pre-season. The Raiders had drafter Fred Steinfort and everyone knew that he would be the kicker for the Raiders but the Raiders kept George on the team in case there were any problems.
George Blanda made 335 field goals during his career with the Oakland Raiders. He played for the Raiders from 1967 to 1975, contributing significantly as both a quarterback and a kicker. Blanda's versatility and scoring ability made him a key player in the team's history.
George Blanda retired from the Oakland Raiders. He played his final NFL season with the Raiders in 1975, concluding a remarkable 26-year professional football career. Blanda was known for his versatility as both a quarterback and a kicker, making significant contributions to the team's success during his tenure.
No, George Blanda was not part of the Oakland Raiders team in the 1976 Super Bowl. He retired from professional football after the 1975 season. Blanda was a legendary quarterback and kicker, but by the time the Raiders reached Super Bowl XI in January 1977, he had already ended his career.
George Blanda, who was the Oakland Raiders kicker, was also a backup QB. In 1975, at the age of 48, he played in one game and completed 1 of 3 passes for 11 yards.
The Raiders punter before Ray Guy was Jerry DePoyster in 1971 and 1972. Prior to DePoyster, Mike Eischeid was the Raiders punter from 1966-1970.
George Blanda played for the Chicago Bears from 1949 to 1958. During his time with the Bears, he established himself as a versatile player, contributing as both a quarterback and a kicker. Blanda later gained fame for his long career with the Oakland Raiders.
No George Blanda played QB, in relief of the injured Daryl Lamonica, at age 43. He continued playing for the Raiders (as a kicker) until he was 48!
George Blanda
His 26-season career spanned an amazing 4 decades. George Blanda is a Hall of Fame-elected, retired quarterback/kicker.George Blanda played for the following teams:Chicago BearsBaltimore ColtsHouston OilersOakland Raiders
he was a qb for the Oakland Raiders.
George Blanda