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R.I.P. George Blanda, 83 Years Of Age

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(@paul-in-pa)
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I recall the joy and excitement at seeing the oldest NFL player take the field in a crucial situation.

Paul in PA

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 12:54 pm
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Bummer, I think New Orleans was going to have him try out for the kickers spot.

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 12:56 pm
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LOL David, but could have been some truth to that after missing the 29 yard attempt yesterday.

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 1:00 pm
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I have been waiting for Angelo to toll the bells since lunch.

RIP, George. You did the unthinkable and the improbable.

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 1:01 pm
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I cussed him more than once for what he did to the Chiefs 40 years ago when he was already an old man.

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 7:48 pm
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I remember watching him pick apart a defense in the 4th quarter after the other QB got hurt. He was 47 then. For a single quarter he was still among the best. Just didn't have the stamina anymore.

 
Posted : September 27, 2010 8:11 pm
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Sorry, Robert.......out in the field, missed the report.

I'llbe more vigilant the rest of the week.

 
Posted : September 28, 2010 10:55 am