Read the news late this afternoon that Football Hall of Famer George Blanda passed away at the age of 83.It is always sad to hear that a part of your childhood has passed on to football heaven. Hopefully over the next few days the football world will reflect on what an amazing talent and man Blanda was to all who played with or against him, and to those who knew him outside of football.
I'll look forward to reading those accounts with the hopes of learning more about him.
Back in my heyday of collecting autographs (1980s and early 1990s) I had the chance to get a signature from this legend, and he didn't disappoint. One thing is for sure -- he was a Raider through and through.
Rest in Peace sir. Best to your family.
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