The San Diego Chargers are a professional football team based in San Diego, California. The club began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. The Chargers have numerous former players and coaches enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio including wide receiver Lance Alworth (1962–1970), defensive end Fred Dean (1975–1981), quarterback Dan Fouts (1973–1987), head coach/general manager Sid Gillman (1960–1969, 1971), wide receiver Charlie Joiner (1976–1986), offensive lineman Ron Mix (1960–1969) and tight end Kellen Winslow (1979-1987).
