Chargers History

"Air Coryell changed the game on both sides of the ball. One cannot write the history of the National Football League without the contributions of Coach Coryell."

Don Coryell, the pioneering Chargers head coach of the late 1970s and 1980s who led the National Football League into an era of explosive offensive football, has been officially selected for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Hall announced on Thursday.

Beathard spent 11 seasons as the Chargers GM from 1990 to 2000 and helped lead the franchise to Super Bowl XXIX

The legendary coach is the sole Coach/Contributor candidate up for a spot in the 2023 Class.

The two former Chargers coaches have advanced to the next round of consideration for the 2023 Hall of Fame class.

The annual induction ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Alabama.

The former equipment manager along with former Chargers assistant coaches Ernie Zampese and Alex Gibbs will be recognized inside the Hall of Fame Museum.

In 1985, the 5'6 running back set an NFL record in all-purpose yards and led the Bolts in rushing, receiving and kickoff and punt return yards that season.

Learn all about the biggest plays and the biggest records set by Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates, one of the best quarterback-tight end combos of all time.

In this exclusive, in-depth profile, we take a look back at Drew Brees's Charger days — the start of what would become an incredible Hall of Fame NFL career.

The former Chargers cornerback was one of 10 first-time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

In honor of Drew Brees retiring after 20 years in the NFL, take a look back on highlights from his career with the Chargers.

Who has the best performance from the group?

Through the first two months of 2021, the Chargers family continues to mourn the losses of several influential figures within the organization.

Bauer, who was teammates with Doug "Moosie" Wilkerson, has been a member of the Chargers family as a player, coach and broadcaster.

Nunnely served as the team's defensive line coach from 1997-2008 and Botchan was an original Los Angeles Charger on the 1960 roster.

The All-Pro guard played 14 seasons for the Chargers and was a member of the team's Hall of Fame as well as the Bolts' 40th and 50th Anniversary Teams.

Here's a look at reactions from former Chargers players and coaches on the life of Vincent Jackson.

The former Chargers wide receiver passed away at the age of 38.

Here's a look at reactions from former Chargers players on the life, impact, and legacy of Marty Schottenheimer.

Former players, league figures and media members react to the passing of one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

The former Chargers head coach passed away at the age of 77.

The impact Rivers had on his teammates is indelible, so here's a collection of messages from them to No. 17.

Teammates, competitors and media react to Rivers retiring after 17 NFL seasons.

Congratulations to Philip Rivers on an incredible career.