Dave Grayson, the Raiders' All-Pro safety, marveled at Blanda's ability. "Some quarterbacks you can anticipate," he said. "They throw the ball about the same way every time. But not George.

For Eliseo Zepeda, being a Raiders fan is a lifelong commitment. At just 9 years old, he witnessed George Blanda's "Miracle Season" and in that moment decided to become a Raiders fan for life.

Dave Grayson, the Raiders' All-Pro safety, marveled at Blanda's ability. "Some quarterbacks you can anticipate," he said. "They throw the ball about the same way every time. But not George.