Club History & Eras
17 entries in the Los Angeles Chargers compendium.
Barron Hilton Ownership EraThe Chargers have the worst playoff winning percentage in the NFL postseason.Charlie Joiner Hall of Fame InductionCharlie Joiner's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame stands as a monumental tribute to one of the…Kellen Winslow Tight End RevolutionRedefined the tight end role and electrified the Air Coryell offense.Philip Rivers Quarterback TenureFormer Chargers quarterback and eight-time Pro Bowler.Marty Schottenheimer Head CoachMarty Schottenheimer: 13th head coach of the San Diego Chargers, 2002–2006.Antonio Gates Hall of Fame CareerChargers legend and Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates.Qualcomm Stadium EraFrom the AFL to SoFi Stadium: The Chargers' journey through Los Angeles and San Diego.San Diego Stadium Opening (1967)The multi-purpose stadium that hosted Super Bowls, World Series, and the Chargers before their move to Los…Dan Fouts Passing Record EraThe Air Coryell revolution that turned the Chargers into a passing dynasty.Fred Dean Defensive Line EraChargers Hall of Fame defensive end Fred Dean earned three Pro Bowl selections with the team.Kellen Winslow Tight End DominanceThe revolutionary tight end who redefined the position and led the Chargers' golden offensive era.LaDainian Tomlinson MVP SeasonThe 2021 Chargers set a record for 4th down conversions and saw Austin Ekeler match a franchise feat…Philip Rivers Quarterback DynastyThe most important position in American football.The Air Coryell RevolutionThe vertical offense that changed the NFL from a run-first to a pass-first league.Norv Turner Head Coach TenureLed Chargers to three straight division titles and playoff wins, including a 13-3 season in 2009.A.J. Smith General Manager EraThe architect of stability and the foundation for the Rivers era.Los Angeles Relocation (2017)The Bolts Returned to Los Angeles in 2017 After Decades in San Diego.
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