San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers are a National Football League team based in San Diego, California. The team was founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger.

Related Topics:
National Football League - San Diego, California - 1960 - American Football League - AFL-NFL Merger

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:Founded: 1960

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:Formerly known as: Los Angeles Chargers (1960)

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:Home field: Qualcomm Stadium (formerly Jack Murphy Stadium)

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:Previous home fields:

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::Los Angeles Coliseum (1960)

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::Balboa Stadium (1961-1966)

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:Uniform colors: Navy Blue, White, and Gold

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Note: The original colors of the Charger franchise was Electric blue (sky blue), gold, and white. The Chargers now annually wear throwback uniforms from the 1960's that are sentimental favorites

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:Helmet design: A yellow and white lightning bolt on a blue helmet.

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Note: The throwback jersey helmets are white with a yellow lightning bolt and the player number in black.

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:Nickname: Bolts, Super Chargers

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:Owner: Alex Spanos

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