At 48, George Blanda Kicked and Passed in His 26th NFL Season

George Blanda played 26 pro seasons in the NFL. He was still active at age 48 with the Oakland Raiders. This made him the oldest player in NFL history at retirement.

It is absurd for an athlete to perform at such a high level at that age.

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Source: Wikipedia, George Blanda. Verified against Wikipedia, George Blanda and Pro Football Hall of Fame, George Blanda on 2026-11-08.

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George Blanda played 26 pro seasons in the NFL. He was still active at age 48 with the Oakland Raiders. This made him the oldest player in NFL history at retirement. It is absurd for an athlete to perform at such a high level at that age. Source: Wikipedia, George Blanda. Verified against Wikipedia, George Blanda and Pro Football Hall of Fame, George Blanda on 2026-11-08.

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