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The San Diego Chargers is a mighty football team that has scored many wins and fans; and these fans are sure to ‘charge out’ to the ultimate Chargers trivia party!
The San Diego Chargers trace their history to 1960, when the team debuted in the American Football League (AFL) as the Los Angeles Chargers. After moving to San Diego in 1961, the Chargers went on to play nine more years in the AFL. In all, the team participated in the AFL playoffs five times and the AFL Championship four times. It won the AFL Championship in 1963.
The AFL and the National Football League (NFL) merged before the 1970 season, and since then the Chargers have made seven trips to the playoffs and three appearances in the AFC Championship game. At the conclusion of the 1994 season, the Chargers faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX.
The Chargers boast six players and one coach who are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio: wide receiver Lance Alworth (1962-1970), quarterback Dan Fouts (1973-1987), head coach/general manager Sid Gillman (1960-69, 1971), wide receiver Charlie Joiner (1976-1986), offensive lineman Ron Mix (1960-69), tight end Kellen Winslow (1979-1987) and defensive end Fred Dean (1975-81).
The Chargers are also known for its ‘lightning bolt’ logo, as well as the distinctive team colors of white, gold and blue and the full range of TV, radio and online programs offered by its Chargers media network. Some of its more popular players include Dante Hughes or Tyronne Green.
Guests are sure to get a real ‘charge’ from a San Diego Chargers festivity, done up in grand Cali style with some winning party decorations. Go San Diego Chargers!
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