Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are a professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. The Chargers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team was founded on August 14, 1959, and began play on September 10, 1960, as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), and spent its first season in Los Angeles, before moving to San Diego in 1961 to become the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers returned to Los Angeles in 2017, and play their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

• The Chargers have had a number of talented players throughout their history, including quarterback Dan Fouts, tight end Antonio Gates, and wide receiver Keenan Allen. In recent years, the team has had a strong defense led by players like cornerback Casey Hayward and defensive end Joey Bosa.

• Despite having a strong roster, the Chargers have struggled to find consistent success in recent years, and have missed the playoffs in six of the past seven seasons.

• The Chargers have had a number of head coaches throughout their history, including Sid Gillman, Don Coryell, Bobby Ross, and Marty Schottenheimer.

• The team has also had a number of successful seasons, including reaching the Super Bowl twice, in 1994 and 2019. In 1994, the Chargers lost to the San Francisco 49ers 49-26 in Super Bowl XXIX. In 2019, the Chargers lost to the New England Patriots 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII.

• The team has a strong rivalry with the Oakland Raiders, with the two teams playing each other twice a year as members of the AFC West division. The Chargers also have rivalries with other teams in the AFC West, including the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.

• The Chargers have a dedicated fan base, and the team has a strong tradition of community involvement in the Los Angeles area. The Chargers are known for their lightning bolt logo and their powder blue and gold color scheme.

The Chargers have a number of notable players in their history, including:

• Dan Fouts: Fouts played quarterback for the Chargers from 1973-1987 and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

• Kellen Winslow: Winslow played tight end for the Chargers from 1979-1987 and was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.

• Junior Seau: Seau played linebacker for the Chargers from 1990-2002 and was a 12-time Pro Bowl selection. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

• LaDainian Tomlinson: Tomlinson played running back for the Chargers from 2001-2009 and was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

• Antonio Gates: Gates has played tight end for the Chargers since 2003 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. He is currently the all-time leader in touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.

The Chargers have had a number of successful seasons throughout their history, including:

• 1960: The Chargers won the American Football League (AFL) Championship in their inaugural season.

• 1961: The Chargers won the AFL Western Division title and advanced to the AFL Championship game, where they lost to the Houston Oilers.

• 1964: The Chargers won the AFL Western Division title and advanced to the AFL Championship game, where they lost to the Buffalo Bills.

• 1979: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• 1994: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers.

• 2006: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the New England Patriots.

• 2019: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the New England Patriots.

The Chargers have had a number of head coaches throughout their history, including:

• Sid Gillman: Gillman coached the Chargers from 1960-1969 and was instrumental in the development of the modern passing game in the NFL. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
• Don Coryell: Coryell coached the Chargers from 1978-1986 and was known for his innovative "Air Coryell" offense, which emphasized a strong passing attack.
• Bobby Ross: Ross coached the Chargers from 1992-1996 and led the team to the Super Bowl in 1994.
• Marty Schott enheimer: Schottenheimer coached the Chargers from 2002- 2006 and led the team to the AFC Championship game in 2006.
• Norv Turner: Turner coached the Chargers from 2007-2012 and led the team to the AFC Championship game in 2007.
• Mike McCoy: McCoy coached the Chargers from 2013-2016.
• Anthony Lynn: Lynn has been the head coach of the Chargers since 2017.

The Chargers have had a number of standout players in recent years, including:

• Philip Rivers: Rivers played quarterback for the Chargers from 2004-2019 and was a eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He is currently the all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns in Chargers history.
• Melvin Gordon: Gordon played running back for the Chargers from 2015-2019 and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
• Keenan Allen: Allen has played wide receiver for the Chargers since 2013 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times.
• Joey Bosa: Bosa has played defensive end for the Chargers since 2016 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times. He has also been named a first-team All-Pro twice.
• Casey Hayward: Hayward has played cornerback for the Chargers since 2016 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times. He has also been named a first-team All-Pro twice.

The Chargers have had a number of successful seasons in recent years, including:

• 2006: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the New England Patriots.
• 2007: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the New England Patriots.
• 2018: The Chargers finished the regular season with a 12-4 record and advanced to the AFC Divisional round, where they lost to the New England Patriots.
• 2019: The Chargers won the AFC West division title and advanced to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the New England Patriots.
• Despite these successes, the Chargers have struggled to find consistent success in recent years, and have missed the playoffs in six of the past seven seasons. The team is committed to improving and building a winning team for their fans in Los Angeles.