https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/george-blanda-5372.php. Chiefs' owner Lamar Hunt said, "Why, this George Blanda is as good as his father, who used to play for Houston." [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 49 If you think George Blanda's age is not correct, please leave a comment about George Blanda's real age and George Blanda's actual birthday below. Blanda's and Tittle's mark remained the record until surpassed by Dan Marino's 48 touchdown passes in 1984. I also want to say in closing that the way I feel today and that this is family. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1975 AFC Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Oakland Raiders 10 [3rd] Longest Field Goal 53 (vs. Dallas, Oct. 22, 1961; vs. Buffalo, Dec. 11, 1960; vs. Buffalo, Oct. 14, 1962) Blanda also held the NFL record for most interceptions thrown with 277, until Brett Favre broke it on October 14, 2007. He played as a quarterback and kicker and thrived under the coaching of Bryant. AFL/AFC Divisional Playoff Game Records, [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 49 In later years, Blanda remained a strong supporter of AFL heritage, saying: "That first year, the Houston Oilers or Los Angeles Chargers (2416 losers to the Oilers in the title game) could have beaten the NFL champion (Philadelphia) in a Super Bowl." [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 7 We tried hard and we played hard. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 63 He spent four seasons with the Bears, where he established himself as a talented quarterback and kicker. [2nd] Most Pass Interceptions, Game 5 (at San Diego, Dec. 24, 1961; vs. Denver, Dec. 2, 1962; vs. Dallas, Dec. 23, 1962; at Kansas City, Oct. 4, 1964; at Denver, Oct. 17, 1965) [1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Season 37 (1969) Coach John Madden called for Blanda late in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the veteran threw three touchdown passes and kicked a field goal in a 31-14 victory. [1st] Most Pass Attempts, Game 68 (vs. Buffalo, Nov. 1, 1964) Over his career spanning 26 seasons, he had scored 236 touchdowns, 277 interceptions, and earned a total of 2002 points. He was derided by the sports media as an "NFL Reject", but he went on to lead the Oilers to the first two league titles in AFL history, and he was the All-AFL quarterback and won AFL Player of the Year honors in 1961. [1st] Longest Field Goal Converted 48 (vs. Baltimore, 1970) [1st] Most Field Goals Made, Career 91 [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season 36 (1961) [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 277 [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 28 George Blanda (George Frederick Blanda) was born on 17 September, 1927 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA, is an Actor. [1st] Most Passing Interceptions, Career 189 inAlameda,CA, Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 97 (172nd overall since 1960). He fell in love with Betty Harris and married her in 1949. Celebrities more often then not want to keep their love affairs secret, if you happen to know the name of George Blanda's partner, please leave a comment in the section below. Also selected in 2nd round (9th player overall) in 1949 AAFC Draft by Chicago Hornets. 28, 1967 Blanda signed by Oakland Raiders. Blanda started at quarterback. [1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Game 6 (vs. New York, Oct. 9, 1960; vs. Denver, Sept. 14, 1963) Blanda would cede playing time at quarterback to the 25-year-old Don Trull, though Blanda continued to serve as the team's primary kicker. Please let us know if you think data we have about George Blanda's height is not correct. Over the next few seasons from 1963 to 1965, he led the AFL in passing attempts and completions. Normally the ad cost for an Instagram ad post is based on the number of followers on the account. Blanda started at quarterback. Though he threw only 55 passes all season, Blanda's reserve role won him the UPI and Sporting News Player of the Year awards in the AFC. [1st] Longest Pass Completion 94 (to Warren Wells, at Denver, Nov. 10, 1968) He died in 2010 after a short illness. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 23 (1973) There he primarily played as a quarterback and place kicker; he also sometimes played as a linebacker. [2nd] Most Plays in One Game, Rushing and Passing 60 (vs. Oakland, Nov. 7, 1965) Chicago Bears & Oakland Raiders & Houston Oilers & Baltimore Colts (1947-1949 AAFC; 1950 NFL), AFL/AFC-NFL/NFC Championship Game Records, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, *Blanda played one game with the Baltimore Colts. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career 76 [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (vs. Houston, 1967; vs. Pittsburgh, 1973), AFL/AFC-NFL/NFC Championship Game Records [1st] Most Games 11 He also proved to be among the best in attempts, completions, and touchdowns. He helped me, he also coached my brother at Army at quarterback coach. He helped his team secure 19-7 victory against his former team, Houston Oilers. [Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969) Find out more. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (at Buffalo, Oct. 31, 1965) [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 27 Blanda appeared only as a placekicker. Immediately after the winning field goal, Raiders radio announcer Bill King excitedly declared, "George Blanda has just been elected King of the World! [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 247 [1st] Most Total Yards Rushing and Passing, Game 467 (at Buffalo Oct. 29, 1961) "There's no use changing the routine, if it's working, is there?" [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960) He kicked a 48-yard field goal against Kansas City Chief. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960) [1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Season 37 (1969) During that season, he led the AFL in passing yards (3,330) and touchdown passes (36). [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 22 A. Tittle of the NFL New York Giants two years later in 1963. Most of all, he kept performing. [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals Attempted, Game 6 (vs. Houston, 1967) He signed with the Houston Oilers as both a quarterback and kicker. but Halas kept him by raising his salary to $11,600. And the thrill was competing week after week, year after year. Passed for 7 TDs one game, 36 in season, 1961 1961 AFL, 1970 AFC Player of the Year Career passing totals: 4,007 attempts, 26,920 yards, 236 TDs 26-season, 340-game career longest ever until age 48 Born September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania Died September 27, 2010, at age of 83. He replaced the injured Darryl Lamonica in the second period. [Tied for 2nd] Most PATs Converted, Season 56 (1967) I want to thank two great coaches I had at Oakland, Johnny Rausch who was my coach in 1967 and 1968. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. We gave it 110%. [1st] Most Points Scored, Season 115 (1960) Long time in coming the recognition that we the founders of the league, the players, the original players. Blanda appeared only as a placekicker. [Tied for 1st] Most Games 7, Bears records held by Blanda Blanda was the son of a Slovak-born Pittsburgh-area coal miner. Blanda's 42 interceptions thrown in 1962 is a record that still stands.[7][8]. In 1967, when Blanda was almost 40, the Oilers decided he was through but the Raiders saw George as a contributing backup passer and a dependable kicker so they picked him up. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, 1960) [Tied for 2nd] Most PATs Converted, Season 56 (1967) [2nd] Most PAT Attempts, Game 7 (at Denver, Nov. 5, 1961; vs. New York, Nov. 16, 1961; at Oakland, Dec. 22, 1963) He completed 18 of 40 passes for 160 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions. [2nd] Highest PATs Conversion Percentage, Career 98.3 We were ridiculed, we were maligned. First of all, I want to thank Al Davis (presenter) for those kind words and I think what is said here today will soon be forgotten but what is being done here will be remembered here forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [2nd] Most Passing Completions, Game 31 (at Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 1960) [2nd] Best Passing Completion Percentage, Season 52.9 (1963) Blanda showed a knack for late-game heroics, particularly as a kicker. 1962 AFL Dallas Texans 20, Houston Oilers 17 (Double OT) [2nd] Most Pass Attempts, Season 362 (1953) The quintessential late bloomer, Blandas career took off in the AFL. All I wanted to be was to go to college, get an education and better my life and I had the good fortune to attend the University of Kentucky and had the great pleasure of playing under the great legendary Coach Bear Bryant who was still coaching at the University of Alabama. The same can be said about the best wide receiver to ever take to an NFL field. We gave it 110%. In 1967, when Blanda was almost 40, the Oilers decided he was through but the Raiders saw George as a contributing backup passer and a dependable kicker so they picked him up. Thirteen times he threw four or more touchdown passes in a game, and once he unleashed 68 passes, for Houston against Buffalo on Nov. 1, 1964, a record that lasted until New England's Drew Bledsoe threw 70 in a 1994 overtime game. [1st] Most Games 10 He kicked one PAT. and four PATs. I was very proud of my heritage and I developed a lot of character in the early days and learned that hard work, dedication and discipline and tenacity and never giving up, you can succeed in proving your life. I am very fortunate that I got to play 26 years of professional football, more than any player that has ever played. [23] A moment of silence was held in Blanda's honor prior to the start of the September 27, 2010, game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, from Soldier Field. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 56 (1967) "[10] In the team's next game, Blanda replaced Lamonica in the fourth quarter and connected with Fred Biletnikoff on a touchdown pass with 2:28 left in the game to defeat the Denver Broncos, 2419. I am so proud that my family will always be remembered in that Hall when they come through and see my bust along with Willie, Red & Jim and the other greats there and they will take pride and say that their [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (vs. Pittsburgh, 1973) The oldest NFL player in history was George Blanda, who retired at the age of 48 in 1976. Blanda backed up starting quarterback Ed Brown. The next week his field goal with four seconds left lifted Oakland to a 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Or write about sports? George Blanda was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1981. First of all, I want to thank Al Davis (presenter) for those kind words and I think what is said here today will soon be forgotten but what is being done here will be remembered here forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [3rd] Most Plays in One Game, Rushing and Passing 59 (at Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 1960) Super Bowl II Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14 He went on to lead the Oilers to the first two AFL titles and won AFL Player of the Year honors in 1961. [1st] Most Passing Yards, Career 1,017 (Records through the 1958 season, Blandas final season with Chicago), [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 541 [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career 249 It was expected that this would signal his retirement. [1st] Most Consecutive Games Played, Career 224 (1960-1975) Without her and my two lovely children, I could have been retired many, many years before I did, but they encouraged me to continue to play to do what I wanted to do. He also kicked four field goals (17. (Complete Story). [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Game 8 (vs. New York, Oct. 14, 1962) Held record of most pass attempts in a single game: 68 (37 completions, vs. Additional stats include 1 interception, 2 kickoff returns for 19 yards, 22 punts for 809 yards, and 23 fumble recoveries. [1st] Longest Field Goal 55 (vs. San Diego, Dec. 3, 1961) I am so proud that my family will always be remembered in that Hall when they come through and see my bust along with Willie, Red & Jim and the other greats there and they will take pride and say that their Blanda appeared only as a placekicker. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. From 1963 to 1965, Blanda led the AFL in passing attempts and completions, and ranked in the top ten for attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns during seven consecutive seasons. But the emergence of the American Football League in 1960 gave Blanda another chance to play. Blanda started his career as the kicker Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Game 5 (vs. San Diego, 1961; vs. Dallas, 1962) [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game 418 (vs. New York, Nov. 19, 1961) [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 156 AADOM Radio-THE Podcast For Dental Managers podcast episodes, Risk and Reels: A Cybersecurity Podcast podcast episodes, All About Affordable NFTs podcast episodes, We Are The Gayers | A Buffy Podcast podcast episodes, The Lorehounds: A Mandalorian Podcast podcast episodes, The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast podcast episodes, The Movie Roulette Podcast podcast episodes, I Watch More Movies Than You podcast episodes, The House That Screams Horror Podcast podcast episodes, Weird, Together: Watching the Latest in Indie Horror Films podcast episodes. 40, 42, and 36 yards.) had scored 236 touchdowns, 277 interceptions, and earned a total of 2002 points. In his 26-year career, he threw for 26,920 yards, completing 1,911-of-4,007 attempts, with 236 touchdown passes. [1st] Most Games 19 [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 15, AFL/AFC Championship Game Records "Some quarterbacks you can anticipate," he said. That year, in a five-game period, George provided Oakland with four wins and one tie with last-second touchdown passes or field goals at age 43. [2nd] Most Points Scored, Season 112 (1961) He connected on three of four field goal attempts (26, 9 and 20 yards) and two PATs. WebAfter four years and no raises, Blanda almost bolted to Hamilton of the Canadian Football League in December 1952, but Halas kept him by raising his salary to $11,600. As an Oiler, he threw seven touchdown passes against the New York Titans on Nov. 19, 1961, a record he shares with four other quarterbacks. 1961 AFL Houston Oilers 10, San Diego Chargers 3 Blanda was given a lucrative contract of $6000, as the $600 was just a sign on bonus. On November 8, he again came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass to tie the Cleveland Browns with 1:34 remaining, then kicked a 53-yard field goal with 0:03 left for the 2320 win. Little did the football fans know that he was yet to give his best ever performance! Blandas career was divided into three distinct parts, 10 years with the Chicago Bears followed by seven seasons with the Houston Oilers and nine-years with the Oakland Raiders. The Bears won those four games with Zeke Bratkowski at quarterback and finished 8-4. [1st] Most Yards Passing, Game 464 (at Buffalo Oct. 29, 1961) Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, AFL/AFC-NFL/NFC Championship Game Records, *Blanda played one game with the Baltimore Colts. [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 21 (1968) CareerBuilder TIP. Join our linker program. [1st] Most Pass Attempts, Season 505 (1964) Blanda was a quarterback and kicker at Kentucky from 1945 to 1948. 1970 AFC Player of the Year (UPI, SN), Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 24, 1981, Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 1, 1981, Presenter: Al Davis, Managing Partner, Oakland Raiders, Other Members of Class of 1981: Morris "Red" Badgro, Willie Davis, Jim Ringo. Signing with the Houston Oilers at age 34, he became the leagues MVP in 61 and led Houston to [1st] Most Passing Interceptions, Season 42 (1962) Many people ask this question about the money George Blanda makes from Facebook. 1970 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 10. Blanda played at quarterback but did not start. We tried hard and we played hard. Blanda retired from pro football in 1976 at the age of 48. [Tied for 3rd] Most PAT Attempts, Season 57 (1967) He completed 23 of 46 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown and five interceptions. (Records through the 1975 season, Blandas final season with Oakland), [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 863 [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 115 [Tied for 1st] Most Seasons, 100 or More Points 6 (1960-61, 1967-69, 1973) [1st] Most Passing Yards, Career 1,017 [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game 60 (vs. Oakland, Nov. 7, 1965) I want to thank two great coaches I had at Oakland, Johnny Rausch who was my coach in 1967 and 1968. Skip to [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 17 [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 299 Although the Baltimore Colts won 27-17, Blanda accounted for all of the Raiders' points off two touchdown passes and one field goal. [2nd] Most Passing Completions, Game 31 (at Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 1960) Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. As a replacement for starting quarterback Daryle Lamonica, who kept getting hurt, the 43-year-old led Oakland to four wins and a tie in a remarkable five-game stretch in midseason. | Mar. [3rd] Longest Field Goal 53 (vs. Dallas, Oct. 22, 1961; vs. Buffalo, Dec. 11, 1960; vs. Buffalo, Oct. 14, 1962) His wife is Betty Harris (17 December1949 27 September2010)( his death)( 2 children). [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career 1,347 His most celebrated Raider season was 1970. He passed for 236 touchdowns and scored an incredible 2,002 points. 1960 AFL champions (inaugural season roster), Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, "George Blanda not bitter, pulls for Oakland success", "George Blanda, Hall of Fame Football Player, Dies at 83", "Kentucky Wildcats School History: Football", "Kentucky Football Retired Jerseys - UK Wildcats News", "The World's Most Famous And Oldest Quarterbacks In The NFL? He had 1,911 completions in 4,007 attempts for 26,920 yards and 236 touchdowns. 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He won only one race and the horse he bet on was named Rosie George, whom Blanda insisted he picked solely by superior handicapping. [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 4 (vs. Houston, 1967) (Records through the 1958 season, Blandas final season with Chicago), [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 541 [1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 7 (vs. N.Y. Titans, Nov. 19, 1961) [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season 169 (1953), Oilers records held by Blanda He kicked a 21-yard field goal and one PAT. And when Al called me up in July of 1967 to come back and try out my third season, my third career with the Oakland Raiders, I was supposed to jump at it. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, who later won fame and set countless records at Southeastern Conference rival Alabama, arrived in his sophomore year, following a 19 season in 1945. [1st] Most Passing Completions, Game 37 (at Buffalo, Nov. 1, 1964) [1st] Most Points Scored, Season 117 (1968) and four PATs. [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Game 3 (vs. Boston, Dec. 18, 1960; vs. San Diego, Nov. 25, 1962) We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 September. [1st] Most Pass Interceptions, Career 17 [Tied for 3rd] Most PATs Converted, Season 54 (1968) WebBlanda began his NFL career in 1949 with the Chicago Bears and played for 26 seasons, which is the most of any football player. [Tied for 2nd] Best Pass Completion Percentage, Career 50.6, AFL Statistical Championships: [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 45 (1956) [Tied for 1st] Most Pass Completions, Game 29 (vs. San Francisco, Nov. 1, 1953) However, the Oakland Raiders signed him that July, seeing his potential as a contributing backup passer and a dependable kicker. Three weeks later, the Raiders met the Oilers again in the AFL Championship Game and won 407. [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season 36 (1961) And the thrill was competing week after week, year after year. According to internet, George Blanda's height is 1.75m. [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns Rushing, Game 3 (vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1960) [2nd] Most Pass Attempts, Season 505 (1964) (FullList). [3rd] Most Consecutive PATs Converted 201 (1967-1971) Scoring Titles: 1967, Team Statistical Championships: [1st] Most Field Goals Converted, Career 22 In 1967, Blanda's first season with the Raiders, his kicking skills helped him lead the AFL in scoring with 116 points. [1st] Most Passing Interceptions, Season 42 (1962) [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season 64 (1961) [1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969) Blanda was Houston's leading passer and scorer in all seven of his Oiler seasons. George Blanda: Once he joined the Houstan Oilers, he got the chance to play as both a quarterback and a kickeran opportunity that helped bring out the best in him and he went on to be adjudged the AFL Player of the Year. In 1964 he scored 68 passes against the Buffalo Bills in just one day! 1969 AFL Kansas City Chiefs 17, Oakland Raiders 7 [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Season 65 (1961) George Blanda, the seemingly ageless Hall of Fame quarterback and kicker whose 26-year career was best remembered for a remarkable run of late-game theatrics with the Oakland Raiders, has died. George Blanda is an NFL Hall of Famer and record-holder, an alumnus of the University of Kentucky, and a former college and NFL quarterback and placekicker. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. He was named American Football League Most Valuable Player in 1961 for scoring 187 of 362 passes for 3,330 yards and 36 touchdowns, for 216 points. In 1959, weary of his difficult dealings with Bears' management, Blanda retired, only to emerge a year later with Houston of the new AFL. [1st] Most Pass Attempts, Career 157 [2nd] Most Field Goals Converted, Season 21 (1968) WebGeorge Blanda's vintage became legendary in a pro football career that extended longer than anyone's did. WebGeorge Blanda net worth is $950,000 George Blanda Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family George Frederick Blanda ("The Grand Old Man") (September 17, 1927 [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 2,002 Jim Otto and I who played in every game of the AFL in its 10 years. He replaced the injured Darryl Lamonica and completed two of six passes for 24 yards and one interception. George Blanda was born on September 17, 1927. [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career 49 [2nd] Most Points Scored, Season 112 (1961) [Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Game 8 (vs. Houston, 1969) [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Game 8 (vs. New York, Oct. 14, 1962) George Blanda had 26,920 passing yards over his career. Scoring Titles: 1952Chi, 1953Chi, 1957Chi, 1960Hou, 1961Hou, 1962Hou, 1963Hou, 1964Hou, 1965Hou, 1966Hou, 1967Oak, 1968Oak, 1969Oak, 1970Oak, 1971Oak, 1972Oak, 1973Oak, All-Time AFL Team George Blanda's vintage became legendary in a pro football career that extended longer than anyone's did. [2nd] Most Points Scored, Season 116 (1967) (Records through the 1966 season, Blandas final season with Houston), [1st] Longest Pass Completion 95 (to Dick Compton, vs. Buffalo, Dec. 5, 1965) [Tied for 1st] Most Games, Winning Team 6 Blanda held the record for most professional football games played with 340 until September 26, 2004, when it was broken by another placekicker, Morten Andersen as well as the record for most consecutive games played[17] until September 26, 1976, by defensive end Jim Marshall. he said. At any rate, Rosie George loped home 2 lengths ahead of a rather scruffy field: he paid only $4.80, probably having been bet down by Raider fans. In his 26-year career, Blanda threw for 26,920 yards on 1,911 of 4,007 attempts, 236 touchdown passes, and 277 interceptions. [1st] Most Passing Interceptions, Career 189 All-AFL: 1961 (AP, UPI, OL, SN, NY), 1967K (SN), All-AFL Second Team: 1962 (AP, UPI), 1963 (AP, NEA, NY), 1966K (OL), K Honored as a kicker All other honors as a quarterback, (at time of his retirement following 1975 season), [1st] Most Seasons 26 His 114 postseason points were an NFL record at the time of his retirement. Blanda played at quarterback but did not start. In the last five years, I have tried to take the time to fulfill some of the things I didn't do in those days. While primarily used as a quarterback and placekicker, Blanda also saw time on the defensive side of the ball at linebacker. He was just a month shy of his 49th birthday when he retired before the 1976 season. 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