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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS TRIVIA II

11) Which Charger was voted "dirtiest player" in the NFL by his peers?


Strong safety Rodney Harrison was voted the "dirtiest player" in the NFL by his peers according to a 2004 Sports Illustrated poll. In 2006, Harrison once again topped the "dirtiest player" voting by 361 other NFL players. And in 2008, NFL coaches awarded the title to Harrison in an anonymous poll conducted by ESPN.

12) Who holds the franchise single-season rushing record?


Tomlinson was invited to five Pro Bowls, was an All-Pro six times, and won consecutive rushing titles in 2006 and 2007.

13) What was Hall of Fame WR Lance Alworth's nickname?


His slender build, speed, grace, and leaping ability earned him the nickname "Bambi".

14) In Super Bowl XXIX, which Chargers rookie set a record for most return yards in a Super Bowl?


Andre Coleman returned 8 kickoffs for 244 yards, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

15) Who was the Chargers' first 1,000-yard rusher?


Lowe set a pro football record with six games in which he gained 100 or more yards on 14 or fewer carries.

16) Which Chargers RB broke the NFL record for most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown?


LaDainian Tomlinson set a new NFL record in 2004 with a rushing touchdown in 12 consecutive games, breaking the previous record shared by Emmitt Smith and Priest Holmes.

17) Which quarterback holds the franchise single-season passing record?


Dan Fouts' career high of 4,802 passing yards during the 1981 season was an NFL record at the time.

18) Which Charger threw seven touchdown passes during his career?


An effective passer on halfback option plays, Tomlinson ranks second in TD passes behind Walter Payton (8) for non-quarterbacks since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

19) Which Charger was the first NFL player with 30 sacks and 30 interceptions?


On October 21, 2007, Harrison became the initial member of the 30/30 Club of players with both 30 interceptions and 30 sacks. He was later joined by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.

20) Who was the first Chargers QB to pass for more than 400 yards in a game?


On October 19, 1980, Dan Fouts passed for 444 yards in a 44-7 rout of the New York Giants.

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