Who Was The Oldest Quarterback In Nfl History?
Who Was The Oldest Quarterback In Nfl History? We take a look at the oldest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL, and see how they compare to today’s stars.
George Blanda
George Blanda was the oldest quarterback in NFL history. He was born on September 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. He played quarterback for the Chicago Bears from 1949 to 1958 and for the Houston Oilers from 1960 to 1966. He retired from football in 1976 at the age of 48.
Steve DeBerg
Steve DeBerg (born January 19, 1956) is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL), United States Football League (USFL), and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1977 NFL Draft, but did not play for them.
Vinny Testaverde
At 44 years old, Vinny Testaverde is the oldest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. He began his 21-year career in 1987 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was the first overall pick in that year’s draft. He also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. In 2007, he returned to the Jets for his final season.
Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie was born on October 23, 1962, in Manchester, Maryland. He played quarterback for the NFL’s New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and San Diego Chargers. He was also a two-time Heisman Trophy winner while playing college football for Boston College. Flutie retired from the NFL in 2005 and is currently a sports analyst and commentator.
Brett Favre
Brett Favre was the oldest quarterback in NFL history when he retired at the age of 44. He played 20 seasons in the league, including 10 with the Green Bay Packers. He was a three-time MVP and led the Packers to a Super Bowl win in 1997.
