George Blanda Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE BLANDA
Born: September 17, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Died: September 27, 2010 in Alameda, California
Full Name: George Frederick Blanda
High School: Youngwood (PA)
Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 24, 1981
Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 1, 1981
Pro Career: 26 Seasons, 340 games
Drafted: 12th round (119th player overall) in 1949 by Chicago Bears. Also selected in 2nd round (9th player overall) in 1949 AAFC Draft by Chicago Hornets.
Transactions: Sept. 5, 1950 – Blanda along with four other players (B Bob Perina, B Ernie Zalejski, G Jim Crawford and E Bob Jensen) traded by Chicago Bears to Baltimore Colts. (Sept. 7, 1950 – Bears receive G Dick Barwegan and rights to retired T Dub Garrett.) | Sept. 20, 1950 – Chicago Bears purchased Blanda from Baltimore Colts. | Feb. 19, 1960 – Blanda signed by Houston Oilers. | Mar. 18, 1967 – Blanda released by Houston Oilers. | Jul. 28, 1967 – Blanda signed by Oakland Raiders. | Aug. 25, 1976 – Blanda waived by Oakland Raiders.
Uniform Number: 16 (also wore #22 and #64)
Class of 1981
Quarterback-Kicker 6-2, 215
(Kentucky)
1949, 1950-58 Chicago Bears, 1950 Baltimore Colts, 1960-66 Houston Oilers, 1967-1975 Oakland Raiders
Famous for last-minute heroics in five straight 1970 games
Scored then-record 2,002 points
Held or tied for 21 title game, 16 regular-season marks
Passed for 7 TDs one game, 36 in season, 1961
1961 AFL, 1970 AFC Player of the Year
Career passing totals: 4,007 attempts, 26,920 yards, 236 TDs
26-season, 340-game career longest ever
1981-Stand-Up-and-Cheer-for-the-National-Football-League's-Sixtieth (in person), 1974-1974-AFC-Championship-Game (in person), 1967-1967-AFL-Championship-Game (in person), 1969-1973-The-NFL-on-NBC (in person), 1970-The-NFL-on-CBS (in person), 1970-1969-AFL-Championship-Game (in person), 1968-1968-AFL-Championship-Game (in person), 1968-AFL-NFL-World-Championship-Game (in person), 1962-1962-AFL-Championship-Game (in person), 1956-1956-NFL-Championship-Game (in person), 2004-2005-ESPN-25:-Who's-#1 (in person), 2002-ESPN-SportsCentury (in person), 1976-1975-AFC-Championship-Game (in person), 1961-1961-AFL-Championship-Game (in person), 1970-1975-NFL-Monday-Night-Football (in person), 1973-1973-AFC-Championship-Game (in person), 1971-1970-AFC-Championship-Game (in person), 1961-1960-AFL-Championship-Game (in person)
Style
-
GEORGE BLANDA - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 208418Autograph card signed by George Blanda, marked with "George Blanda/Raiders". Blanda, a legendary Raider player, had a 26-year professional football career and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1981.Price: $160.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 85593Card signed by George Blanda, with the autograph sentiment "Best Wishes/George Blanda" written in black felt tip. Blanda, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, played for 26 years, throwing 236 career touchdown passes and scoring 2,002 points.
Price: $160.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 164982Book page inscribed and signed "To Jack/Think Win/George/Blanda", summarizing George Blanda's football career. Highlighting his achievements, the page includes a biography of Morris (Red) Badgro on the verso. Blanda played professionally for 26 years and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 326888George Blanda signed 1992 Topps football card features an inscription reading "To Frank/George Blanda" in black felt tip. Blanda, a Hall of Fame player, had a 26-year career, primarily with the Oakland Raiders, and retired in 1976.
Price: $220.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 345322Card showing American football quarterback George Blanda resting his chin in his hands, signed in blue felt tip with the inscription “To Jim/George Blanda.” Blanda played 26 years in the NFL and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
Price: $220.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - MINIATURE HELMET SIGNED - HFSID 274044Miniature helmet signed: "George Blanda". Riddell miniature Oakland Raiders football helmet is signed above the Raiders logo. George Blanda, a Hall of Fame player, is known for his 26-year pro football career and significant contributions to the game.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - MINIATURE HELMET SIGNED - HFSID 286965Miniature Raiders helmet signed by Blanda includes the inscription "George Blanda/HOF 81". This Riddell helmet commemorates Blanda's 26-year professional football career, during which he became a Hall of Fame inductee in 1981.
Price: $650.00
-
GEORGE BLANDA - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 07/27/1981 - HFSID 101890Postcard signed: "George Blanda/7-27-81" on the verso, depicting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Blanda, a legendary football player, had a 26-year career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
-
JOHN ELWAY - FOOTBALL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 254588Multi-signed Wilson Official NFL football signed by John Elway, George Blanda, Drew Bledsoe, Brett Farve, Jim Hart, Earl Morrall, Jim Plunkett, Mark Brunell, Gus Frerotte, Dave Kraeg, and Sonny Sixkiller, totaling 21 signatures. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.
Price: $850.00
-
WILLIE "SAY HEY KID" MAYS - LITHOGRAPH SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 290917Lithograph signed by over 60 Hall of Famers from various sports, including Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, and Gale Sayers. The signatures are located in the white margins surrounding the image, showcasing decades of American sports history.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
