Legendary quarterback and kicker George Blanda wore this Oakland Raiders home jersey during the 1975 preseason. 1975 was the 48-year old Blanda’s 26^th and final season in the NFL. Playing primarily as a kicker, Blanda finished 13 of 21 on field goal attempts. In his final game, the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 6^th, 1976, Blanda nailed a 41-yard field goal during the Raiders 16-10 loss at Three Rivers Stadium. Blanda set numerous NFL records, including most career points at the time of his retirement and oldest player to play in an NFL game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981.

This all-black Raiders home jersey has Blanda’s number “16” sewn on the chest, back, and shoulders in silver tackle twill. “BLANDA” is sewn across the back shoulders in silver tackle twill. A Sand-Knit size “42” tag is sewn on the front left tail of this jersey. This jersey shows light wear, and comes with a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema. 

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