Legendary Players & Coaches
19 entries in the Los Angeles Chargers compendium.
Legendary Players & Coaches — Era Chart
Sid GillmanThe coach who stretched the field and built an AFL champion from scratch.Marty SchottenheimerThe coach who engineered the Chargers' stunning 12–4 turnaround in 2004.Philip RiversThe fourth overall pick who swapped places with Eli Manning on draft day to become San DieLaDainian TomlinsonThe fifth overall pick who redefined the running back position and captured NFL MVP honorsDon CoryellThe architect who turned the San Diego Chargers into a pass-first dynasty.Dan FoutsThe quarterback who led the Air Coryell revolution and became the first Hall of Famer withKellen WinslowThe tight end who revolutionized the position with size, speed, and a record-breaking careLance AlworthThe "Bambi" who ran like a deer and redefined the wide receiver position in the AFL and NFDonnie EdwardsA linebacker who achieved the rare 20/20 Club feat.Charlie JoinerThe precise route runner who revitalized his career in Don Coryell's Air Coryell offense.Antonio GatesThe first Hall of Famer without college football experience who redefined the tight end poMalcom FloydA rookie who caught Philip Rivers's first touchdown pass in 2004.Junior SeauThe Tasmanian Devil who defined the Chargers' defense for a generation.Gary PlummerA reliable lineman who kept the finish line honest for Sid Brooks.Dick VermeilThe fiery architect who forged the 'Air Coryell' era into a championship-caliber force.Gary AndersonThe Hall of Famer who brought championship grit to the Bolts' kicking game in the mid-90s.Norv TurnerThe architect of the high-flying offense that powered the Chargers through the mid-2000s aKellen Winslow Sr.The revolutionary tight end who redefined the position during the Air Coryell golden age.Fred DeanA Hall of Fame pass rusher who brought veteran intensity to the San Diego defense.
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