GEORGE BLANDA “It’s Never Too Late”

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American Football Monthly June 2010 Issue Online

By T. J. Troup
Coach, Teacher, and Pro Football Historian

Future Hall of Fame Quarterback Bobby Layne was sold to the New York Bulldogs before the 1949 season by “Papa Bear” George Halas. To fill the roster spot, Halas used the Bears 12th pick in the draft to take quarterback George Blanda of Kentucky. During his last three years at Kentucky, playing under the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant, the Wildcats won 20 of 31 games and played in the...Login to Read More

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