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History of SD
The chargers were first established in 1959 in LA. The owner was a man named Barron Hilton -
History of SD
The AFL (Before it merged with the NFL) and the chargers were one of the eight teams that were first introduced. -
Sid Gillman
Sid was the first head coach of the Chargers ever. His all time record as a charger coach was 86-48. Sid was known for his unique playbook of run plays and trickery. -
First AFC Championship game
SD won their first AFC game in 1963 against the Boston Patriots. The final score was 51-10. The day was very remarkable and went down as one of the biggest blowouts in NFL history. -
Deacon Jones
Deacon Jones joined the San Diego Chargers in 1972. He proceeded to be one of the best RE's ever after earning "Defensive end of the century" according to Sports illustrated and 8 straight pro bowls -
Superbowl
SD made it to its only superbowl ever in '94-'95 and played the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, they lost 49-26. -
Ryan Leaf
One of the worst quarterbacks ever was drafted. Only lasted in the NFL for 4 seasons and went on to have a corrupted life. -
Junior Seau
Junior Seau was a amazing outside linebacker for the team. On May 2nd, One of the most monumental players in football and arguably comitted suicide.Studies have shown he has died becuase of CTE (a common brain disease found in deceased NFL players). -
SD relocation
Their were many rumors about San Diego relocating back to Los Angeles. Fortunately, They will remain in California. This decison was made by the chairman of the NFL. -
LaDanian Tomlinson
"L.T." or LaDanian Tomlinson was drafted in 2001 in the first round by the Chargers. He proceeded to be one of the best running backs to ever play. He set the NFL record for most single season touchdown record with 31.
