Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the San Diego Chargers. Known for his passionate play, he was a six-time first-team All-Pro, twelve-time Pro Bowl selection, and named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. He was elected posthumously to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Seau with the Patriots in 2008
Seau at training camp in 1994
Seau with the Patriots in 2008
Media and fans at a memorial outside Seau's house the day after his suicide
The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating back to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now known as the Los Angeles Chargers.
Hall of Fame Charger Kellen Winslow, who played with San Diego from 1979 to 1987, is considered to be one NFL's all-time tight ends.
The Chargers hosting a pre-season game at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium in 1987.
LaDainian Tomlinson in 2008
Philip Rivers during his first season as starting quarterback in 2006. Rivers compiled 252 total starts in a row with the Chargers and later the Indianapolis Colts before retiring after the 2020 season, resulting in the second longest streak of consecutive starts in NFL history.