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 The Chargers were established in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/los-angeles-chargers-nfl|historytimelines]])]
+===== Started in Los Angeles =====
+The team initially played in Los Angeles for one season before relocating to San Diego in 1961.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/los-angeles-chargers/team-history/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Named by Barron Hilton =====
+The franchise’s original owner, hotel magnate Barron Hilton, chose the name "Chargers" after being inspired by the charging sound of bugles at USC football games.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-12-25-vw-21245-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== First Coach was Sid Gillman =====
+He was a pioneer in modern passing offenses and played a key role in shaping today’s NFL passing game.[([[https://medium.com/midwest-mayhem/youve-probably-never-heard-of-the-man-who-created-football-s-modern-passing-game-1fb59b60ffbd|medium]])]
+===== AFL Champions in 1963 =====
+The Chargers won their only AFL Championship before the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Chargers|britannica]])]
+===== 55 Years in San Diego =====
+The team played in San Diego for more than five decades before returning to Los Angeles in 2017.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18458293/chargers-announce-move-los-angeles-leaving-san-diego|espn]])]
+===== Played in Balboa Stadium =====
+Their first home in San Diego was Balboa Stadium before moving to San Diego Stadium (later known as Qualcomm Stadium).[([[https://www.stadiumsofprofootball.com/stadiums/balboa-stadium/|stadiumsofprofootball]])]
+===== Air Coryell Offense =====
+The Chargers were famous for their explosive passing attack under coach Don Coryell in the late 1970s and early 1980s.[([[https://www.chargers.com/news/don-coryell-chargers-head-coach-elected-pro-football-hall-of-fame|chargers]])]
+===== Dan Fouts’ Record-Breaking Years =====
+Quarterback Dan Fouts became the first player in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons (1979-1981).[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1bstcnn/random_fact_dan_fouts_broke_the_record_for/|reddit]])]
+===== Junior Seau’s Legacy =====
+Hall of Famer Junior Seau was one of the most beloved Chargers, playing 13 seasons with the team from 1990 to 2002.[([[https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/junior-seau-induction-into-professional-football-hall-of-fame/52631/|nbcsandiego]])]
+===== Super Bowl XXIX =====
+The Chargers made their only Super Bowl appearance after the 1994 season but lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 49-26.[([[https://www.49erswebzone.com/superbowls/xxix/|49erswebzone]])]
+===== Stan Humphries Led the Way =====
+Quarterback Stan Humphries led the Chargers to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.[([[https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/now-super-bowl-xxix-quarterback-stan-humphries/story?id=35449197|abcnews]])]
+===== The Iconic Lightning Bolt Logo =====
+The Chargers’ bolt is one of the most recognizable logos in the NFL.[([[https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-introduce-updated-bolt-mark-and-new-logotype|chargers]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Drought =====
+From 1983 to 1991, the Chargers missed the playoffs for nine straight seasons.[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/los-angeles-chargers-playoff-history/|profootballnetwork]])]
+===== 1990s Struggles and Revival =====
+After the Super Bowl run, the team struggled for several years before bouncing back in the 2000s.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1j1jh8/how_the_hell_did_the_chargers_not_win_a_super/|reddit]])]
+===== LT’s Historic 2006 Season =====
+LaDainian Tomlinson set the single-season touchdown record with 31 touchdowns in 2006.[([[https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/thisdaythatyear-ladainian-tomlinson-rewrites-single-season-touchdown-history/story|newsbytesapp]])]
+===== 2006 MVP Winner =====
+Tomlinson won the NFL MVP Award that year, leading the team to a 14-2 record.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2719845|espn]])]
+===== Fastest to 100 Touchdowns =====
+Tomlinson reached 100 career touchdowns faster than any player in NFL history.[([[https://guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/85153-fastest-time-to-score-100-touchdowns-in-a-nfl-career|guinnessworldrecords]])]
+===== All-Time Leading Rusher =====
+He remains the Chargers' all-time leading rusher with 12,490 yards.[([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/811059/los-angeles-chargers-career-rushing-yards-leaders/|statista]])]
+===== Chargers Retired LT’s No. 21 Jersey =====
+In 2015, Tomlinson’s number was retired by the franchise.[([[https://www.chargers.com/team/history/legends/retired-numbers/ladainian-tomlinson|chargers]])]
+===== Philip Rivers Played 16 Seasons =====
+Rivers played for the Chargers from 2004 to 2019, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/11931132/philip-rivers-and-los-angeles-chargers-part-ways-after-16-seasons|skysports]])]
+===== 8 Pro Bowls for Rivers =====
+The quarterback made eight Pro Bowl appearances during his Chargers career.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-chargers-philip-rivers-rough-take-hall-of-fame|si]])]
+===== Antonio Gates’ Record =====
+Former tight end Antonio Gates holds the NFL record for most touchdowns by a tight end with 116.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/chargers-tight-end-antonio-gates-040324671.html|yahoo]])]
+===== 2009 AFC West Champions =====
+The Chargers won the AFC West division title with a 13-3 record but lost in the divisional round.[([[https://www.quora.com/Has-a-13-3-NFL-team-ever-failed-to-make-it-to-the-Divisional-Round|quora]])]
+===== Rivers' Durability =====
+Philip Rivers started 240 consecutive games, one of the longest streaks for a quarterback.[([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/philip-rivers-to-start-240th-consecutive-regular-season-game|nbcsports]])]
+===== Moved Back in 2017 =====
+The Chargers announced their return to Los Angeles after 56 years in San Diego.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jan/12/san-diego-chargers-to-move-to-los-angeles-report|theguardian]])]
+===== StubHub Center was Their Temporary Home =====
+They played at a soccer stadium (now Dignity Health Sports Park) for three seasons before moving to SoFi Stadium.[([[https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/21/chargers-ready-to-say-farewell-to-dignity-health-sports-park/|chargerswire]])]
+===== Shared SoFi Stadium with the Rams =====
+Since 2020, the Chargers and Rams have shared the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.[([[https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/sofi-stadium-the-story-of-an-la-icon|discoverlosangeles]])]
+===== Justin Herbert’s Arrival =====
+Drafted in 2020, quarterback Justin Herbert set multiple rookie passing records.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2021/01/justin-herbert-sets-rookie-records/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Herbert Won Rookie of the Year =====
+He threw for 31 touchdowns in 2020, the most ever by a rookie.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-passing-touchdowns-in-a-rookie-season|statmuse]])]
+===== Chargers vs. Raiders =====
+One of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL, dating back to their AFL days.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1fk4c9y/what_are_the_biggestfiercest_rivalries_in_the_nfl/|reddit]])]
+===== Chargers vs. Broncos =====
+The matchups often feature high-scoring games and playoff implications.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2024-12-16/chargers-broncos-afc-west-matchup-decide-playoff-matchups|latimes]])]
+===== Chargers vs. Chiefs =====
+The rivalry has intensified in recent years with both teams competing for AFC West dominance.[([[https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/2024/12/30/6772b589268e3e0e6e8b45a1.html|marca]])]
+===== Battle of LA? =====
+While the Rams and Chargers both play in LA, they haven’t yet developed a major rivalry.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34364/rams-chargers-both-have-their-work-cut-out-for-them-in-l-a|espn]])]
+===== Famous "Holy Roller" Game =====
+A controversial 1978 game against the Raiders where a fumble led to a last-second Raiders win.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGffYc5eXnA|youtube]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Names on Jerseys =====
+The Chargers introduced player names on the back of jerseys in 1960.[([[http://nfluniforms.blogspot.com/2012/02/mythbusters-i-1960-afl-names-on-jerseys.html|nfluniforms]])]
+===== Scored the Most Points in a Playoff Loss =====
+In the 1981 AFC Championship game ("The Epic in Miami"), the Chargers lost 41-38 to the Dolphins in overtime.[([[https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/fins-flashback-revenge-for-the-epic-in-miami|miamidolphins]])]
+===== Longest Field Goal in Team History =====
+Nate Kaeding hit a 57-yard field goal, a franchise record.[([[https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_longest_field_goal_in_every_nfl_teams_history/s1__41262693|yardbarker]])]
+===== Most Sacks in a Game =====
+The Chargers once sacked an opposing quarterback 11 times in a single game.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-01-12/chargers-nfl-playoffs-sports-report|latimes]])]
+===== Only Team to Miss Playoffs Despite No. 1 Offense & Defense =====
+In 2010, the Chargers had the top-ranked offense and defense but missed the playoffs due to poor special teams.[([[https://www.instagram.com/barstoolsports/reel/DDnQKIsySyT/|instagram]])]
+===== Powder Blue Jerseys are Fan Favorites =====
+The Chargers’ alternate powder blue uniforms are considered one of the best in the NFL.[([[https://www.chargers.com/news/iconic-powder-blue-to-serve-as-chargers-primary-jersey-in-2019|chargers]])]
+===== First AFL Team to Wear Colored Facemasks =====
+The Chargers were the first AFL team to introduce colored facemasks in the 1960s.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19100328/uni-watch-friday-flashback-how-chargers-started-colored-face-mask-revolution|espn]])]
+===== "Bolt Up" Slogan =====
+The Chargers' fan rallying cry is "Bolt Up!"[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/what-is-bolts-up-examining-the-chargers-chant-lightning-bolt-gesture/|profootballnetwork]])]
+===== Future Looks Bright =====
+With young stars like Justin Herbert and a revamped roster, the Chargers are poised for success in the coming years.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/the-first-read-five-players-who-will-thrive-in-2024-nfl-season-thanks-to-offseason-movement|nfl]])]

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