1960 Los Angeles Chargers, 1961-present San Diego Chargers

The Chargers were charter members of the AFL in 1960. With a tremendous offensive attack, the team claimed five division titles in its first six seasons and won the 1963 AFL championship. The late 1970s and early 1980s again saw the Chargers field one of pro football's great offenses. San Diego's winning ways returned in the 1990s with a berth in Super Bowl XXIX following the 1994 season.

Original Franchise Location: The Chargers moved to San Diego in 1961, after one season in Los Angeles.

First Regular-Season Game: A 21-20 victory over the Dallas Texans, 9/10/60.

First Winning Season: 1960 (10-4).

First Playoff Appearance: A 24-16 loss to the Houston Oilers in the American Football League Championship game, 1/1/61.

First All-League Selections: T Ron Mix, QB Jack Kemp, HB Paul Lowe, DT Volney Peters, DB Dick Harris, 1960.

First Charger Elected to the Hall of Fame: WR Lance Alworth, 1978.

First to Rush 100 Yards in a Game: Paul Lowe, 137 yards vs. the Boston Patriots, 10/28/60.

First 1,000-Yard Rusher: Paul Lowe, 1,010 yards (1963).

First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Dan Fouts, 444 yards vs. the New York Giants, 10/19/80.

Most Yards Rushing, Career: LaDainian Tomlinson, 5,899 yards (2001-2004).

Most Yards Passing, Career: Dan Fouts, 43,040 yards (1973-1987).

Most Receptions, Career: Charlie Joiner, 586 receptions (1976-1986).

All-Time Leading Scorer: John Carney, 1,060 points (1990-2000).

It's A Fact: The Chargers' uniform was unveiled on March 20, 1960. Models for the uniform were future Hall of Famer Ron Mix and quarterback/Congressman Jack Kemp.

Warmest Game in Team History: 108 degrees vs. the Raiders at Los Angeles, 9/4/88.

Longest Interception Return: Vencie Glenn's 103-yard return vs. the Denver Broncos on 11/29/87.

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