Junior Seau Hall of Fame
Honoring the legends of the Chargers, from San Diego to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame was created in 1976, when the team was still the San Diego Chargers. Eligible candidates must have been retired for at least four seasons. Selections are made by a five-member committee chaired by Dean Spanos, Chargers vice-chairman. As of 1992, other committee members included Bob Breitbard, founder of the San Diego Hall of Champions; Ron Fowler, president of the Greater San Diego Sports Association; Jane Rappaport, president of the Charger Backers; and Bill Johnston, the team's director of public relations.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Middle Linebacker
- Franchise tenure
- San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)
- Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)
- New England Patriots (2006–2009)
- Hall of fame induction
- Class of 2015
- Pro bowl selections
- 12 times
- All-pro honors
- 8 times (3 First Team, 5 Second Team)
Lore & Background
The initial four members—Emil Karas, Frank Buncom, Bob Laraba, and Jacque MacKinnon—were inducted in 1976. The first four were inducted posthumously, but it also notes that Bob Laraba was alive at the time of his induction, creating a contradiction. From 1986 through 1992, there were no new inductions. Dan Fouts and Charlie Joiner were inducted in 1993. Don Coryell was inducted the following year. The 2012 inductee was determined by fans, who selected punter Darren Bennett.
Reader's Guide
Members of the Hall of Fame are honored at the Chargers Walk of Fame at the entrance to their practice facility in El Segundo, California. They were previously recognized in San Diego at the Chargers Ring of Honor, viewable above the visiting team's sideline of Qualcomm Stadium on the press level. The Ring of Honor was founded in 2000 as part of the team's season-long celebration of its 40th anniversary. In 2013, the Chargers also inducted their 1963 AFL Championship team into their Ring of Honor; 15 members of that team were already in the team's Hall of Fame.
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