List of Los Angeles Chargers retired numbers

The club began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), and spent its first season in Los Angeles before moving to San Diego in 1961.

There are few recognized guidelines in sports regarding retiring numbers, and the NFL has no specific league policy.

[4] In 2006, The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote, "The [Chargers] tend to honor their heritage haphazardly.

[7] Then-Chargers owner Gene Klein, who hated the Raiders, unretired the number.

Nicknamed Bambi for his speed and graceful leaping skills, Alworth was a pioneer for the Chargers and the AFL in the 1960s.

He was selected All-AFL seven times from 1963 to 1969 and averaged more than 50 catches and 1,000 yards a year with San Diego.

[12][13] He retired with the most career yards (9,584) in team history, a record that held for almost 45 years.

[15] Seau made 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances with San Diego.

[8][20][21] "His play on the field combined with his leadership and charisma became the face of this team for more than a decade.