For a Touchdown, Or a Field Goal, Call George Blanda
George Blanda delivers an unprecedented 5-game streak at age 43.
George Blanda, quarterback and kicker for the Oakland Raiders. In 1970, at the age of 43, Blanda delivered a series of unprecedented late-game touchdowns and field goals over 5 consecutive matches that led his team to the playoffs.
Fifty years ago, George Blanda, playing for the Oakland Raiders, began a remarkable 5-game run that professional football pl…