George Blanda Dead At Age 83

[kcvet]

he was a versatile and utility player all rolled in one

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- George Blanda, who played longer than anyone in pro football history and racked up the most points in a career that spanned four decades, mostly with the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders, died Monday. He was 83.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great George Blanda," the Raiders said Monday in confirming his death. "George was a brave Raider and a close personal friend of Raiders owner Al Davis." The Pro Football Hall of Fame said on its website that Blanda died Monday after a brief illness.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5622590

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zneVVMxZBA"]YouTube - A look at Hall of Famer George Blanda[/ame]

[tornadospotter]

He was a true competitor. RIP.

[Chiefster]

He was a true competitor. RIP.

Indeed.