The 1965 San Diego Chargers season was their sixth as a professional AFL franchise; the team improved on their 8–5–1 record in 1964. Head Coach Sid Gillman led the Chargers to their fifth AFL West tit
Paul Lowe broke league and franchise records with 1,121 rushing yards in 1965.
Defensive tackle Ernie Ladd (pictured in 2004) was named both an AFL All-Star and 1st-team All-AFL in 1965, his last year with the Chargers.