George Blanda

When I signed with the Oilers, I felt like a rookie. I was 33.

— George Blanda

When I was playing and playing real well I didn't get any publicity.

— George Blanda

I'll be the judge of when I can't play anymore.

— George Blanda

I don't read much about the Canadian Football League.

— George Blanda

In football, like any other sport, you have to prove yourself in every game.

— George Blanda

I knew I would be cut one day. But I never thought I would retire.

— George Blanda

How many players can say they played 26 years? Nobody.

— George Blanda

I think it's good to have a little experience around.

— George Blanda

Hell, the important thing is to do what you want to do, and give it 110 percent.

— George Blanda

I came from a poor Pennsylvania coal mining family and the only way I was going to get an education was through…

— George Blanda

You never want to give it up. You always think you're capable, always think you're better than the other guy.

— George Blanda

I worked my way through college by throwing passes for the University of Kentucky.

— George Blanda

What happened last week doesn't matter. That's history. You have to make history every day.

— George Blanda

Halas was a great coach, but the only problem I had with him, the problem all the players had with him, was…

— George Blanda

I learned a long time ago that you only have a few friends in this world - your wife and family and…

— George Blanda

I don't believe in getting mad if a guy misses a block and I get hit. I don't yell at the players.…

— George Blanda

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

Those soccer style kickers have a difficult time getting the ball up, especially off dirt. They can get the ball up fast…

— George Blanda

We did all the strategy right on the field. Today, the coaches call all the plays, so all the quarterbacks have to…

— George Blanda

I had six brothers and four sisters and I competed with my brothers every day when I was a kid. If you…

— George Blanda

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

I've heard this stuff about a kicker 'losing his leg' ever since I was a rookie, and I can tell you that…

— George Blanda

Frankly, kicking was just an extra thing that I did. I guess most people remember that I was also a quarterback. But…

— George Blanda

No one ever dreams about being a backup quarterback.

— George Blanda

I like winning and hate being second best.

— George Blanda

I will play as long as I can help a team win.

— George Blanda

Sometimes a little bit of experience helps.

— George Blanda

Money has never been a consideration In my continuing to play for the Raiders.

— George Blanda

I've had every experience you can imagine. I've been cheered and booed.

— George Blanda

Playing quarterback you're always going to get booed - eventually.

— George Blanda

The Super Bowl wasn't that big. It was just a game.

— George Blanda

I want to play as long as I can contribute.

— George Blanda

I've always had a strong desire to prove myself against odds.

— George Blanda

I like beating old standardbearers of the N.F.L.

— George Blanda

I never retired from any of my teams; I was fired.

— George Blanda

I'm confident, but I don't think I've ever been complacent.

— George Blanda

I have no animosity toward Al Davis or John Madden.

— George Blanda

I make more money in the off-season than I do playing football.

— George Blanda

I honestly played the best football of my life in Houston.

— George Blanda

I sat on the bench and then came in and made a pass or two.

— George Blanda