Who founded the Los Angeles Chargers in 1959?
Barron Hilton, the son of Conrad Hilton founder of the Hilton Hotels corporation became the first owner of the team. Lamar Hunt asked Gene Mako for a suggestion to start a team and he recommended Hilton.
Questions about San Diego Chargers
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the San Diego Chargers move from Los Angeles to Balboa Stadium?
The team announced the move to Balboa Stadium in San Diego's Balboa Park in January 1961. Reports surfaced in December 1960 that the Chargers were considering relocation offers from San Diego Atlanta and Seattle.
What is Air Coryell and when did it operate under Don Coryell?
Air Coryell was a pass-heavy offensive scheme developed by head coach Don Coryell who coached the team until 1986. The Chargers led the league in passing yards an NFL record six consecutive years from 1978 to 1983 during this era.
Which game is known as The Epic in Miami and what records did it set?
The 1981 playoffs divisional round game between the Chargers and Miami Dolphins became known as The Epic in Miami. It set records for the most points scored in a playoff game with 79 points and the greatest total yards by both teams at 1,036 yards.
Why did the San Diego Chargers relocate to Los Angeles after the 2016 season?
Owner Dean Spanos advocated for many years for the city of San Diego to build a new stadium with no success. On the 8th of November 2016 the proposal to share a planned City of Champions Stadium failed to receive support at public ballot with 57 percent against and 43 percent for.