In football, like any other sport, you have to prove yourself in every game. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I think a football career should be used as a stepping stone to something better - not as an end in Itself. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
The one record I was happy to get rid of was the one for the most interceptions, when Brett Favre got that… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
The world is not going to come to an end because I'm not going to play football anymore. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Life isn't that complicated. I'm completely happy playing football. I'm happy to get out of the coal mines. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Once you quit football, you might want to come back. But if you sit out a year, you're finished. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Halas used to tell his players that football is what you make of it. It should not be what defines you, but… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I think the AFL was capable of beating the NFL in a Super Bowl game as far back as 1960 or '61.… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Halas was a great coach, but the only problem I had with him, the problem all the players had with him, was… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I hate when people lump me in with kickers that lasted a long time. I have respect for guys like Morten Andersen,… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
All of the great quarterbacks have been guys who couldn't run a lick - John Unitas, Joe Namath. Sonny Jurgensen - guys… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Most players who've been around any length of time think of training camp as a time of hard work, frustration and monotony.… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
People are forever knocking kicking, but it's not easy, believe me. Ask Scott Norwood when he missed the field goal in the… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Favre is smarter than the coaches. Most of those coaches have never played pro football, and they're second-guessing him? — George Blanda Copy Share Image
When I look back on my nine years with the Raiders, what comes to mind first is my great association with Al… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Frankly, kicking was just an extra thing that I did. I guess most people remember that I was also a quarterback. But… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
The game that I remember the most was playing against Cleveland in 1970. We were down 20-13 and I came in and… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
If people can identify with me in a good way and get some inspiration out of what I've done, that's good. Then… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
We did all the strategy right on the field. Today, the coaches call all the plays, so all the quarterbacks have to… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
A pro football player is lucky. He has a chance to meet a lot of people and make some potential business connections. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Those soccer style kickers have a difficult time getting the ball up, especially off dirt. They can get the ball up fast… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Things never change in football, it's still blocking and tackling and execution, and having an experienced quarterback who is patient enough to… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I had six brothers and four sisters and I competed with my brothers every day when I was a kid. If you lost in… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I retired one year in 1959. But then I realized I wanted to play more. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
I don't believe in getting mad if a guy misses a block and I get hit. I don't yell at the players. Everybody gets… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Back when I was playing I enjoyed studying films, looking for new trends in the game and examining the new players who came along. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
What happened last week doesn't matter. That's history. You have to make history every day. — George Blanda Copy Share Image
Halas was a great coach, but the only problem I had with him, the problem all the players had with him, was that we… — George Blanda Copy Share Image
