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Oct 12 / 4:28pm

Voting for 50 Greatest Chargers ends Oct. 19

Fans have only seven days to cast their final votes on Chargers.com for the 50 Greatest Chargers before voting ends on Monday, Oct. 19.  More than 300,000 votes have already been registered and more votes keep coming in. 

Fans have also been voting for the Greatest Moment and may continue to vote throughout the season on http://bolts50.chargers.com and at any of the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. The top 10 vote-getters in the running for the 50 Greatest Chargers:

  1. Dan Fouts - QB, 1973-87
  2. LaDainian Tomlinson - RB, 2001-Present
  3. Junior Seau - LB, 1990-02
  4. Antonio Gates - TE, 2003-Present
  5. Kellen Winslow - TE, 1979-87
  6. Charlie Joiner - WR, 1976-86
  7. Lance Alworth - WR, 1962-70
  8. Shawne Merriman - LB, 2005-Present
  9. Rodney Harrison - S, 1994-02
  10. Don Coryell - Head Coach, 1978-86

The final list of the 50 Greatest Chargers will be announced and the men introduced on Nov. 27 at the Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party in Downtown San Diego.

As voting is wrapping up for the 50 Greatest Chargers, the race is on for the Greatest Moment in Chargers history. In no particular order, here's a look at the current top five vote-getters for the Greatest Moment:

1. KEITH LINCOLN, CHARGERS WIN AFL CHAMPIONSHIP - January 5, 1964
The Chargers cap a magical 1963 season with a resounding 51-10 victory over the Patriots in Balboa Stadium to win the AFL Championship. Keith Lincoln bombards the Patriots with 349 total yards.

2. THE EPIC IN MIAMI - January 2, 1982
The Chargers score a dramatic, 41-38 victory in overtime over the Miami Dolphins at the Orange Bowl. Trailing with just 58 seconds left, Dan Fouts hit James Brooks on a nine-yard TD pass to tie the game. Despite suffering from severe cramps, Kellen Winslow recorded a playoff recorded 13 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown. He also blocked a field goal to prevent the Dolphins from winning the game. Rolf Benirschke's 27-yard field goal after 13:52 of overtime gives San Diego the victory. The team is greeted by thousands of ecstatic fans in the stadium parking lot upon its return.

3. ON TO THE SUPER BOWL - January 15, 1995
Dennis Gibson bats down a pass in the end zone in the final seconds as the Chargers upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-13, and head to the Super Bowl. San Diego rejoices when the Chargers return home from Pittsburgh to an ecstatic crowd of more than 70,000 fans at Jack Murphy Stadium.

4. LADAINIAN TOMLINSON SETS THE RECORD AGAINST DENVER - December 10, 2006
LT scored three touchdowns vs. Denver to total 29 at that pointing the season to set a new NFL record. His teammates lift him on their shoulders following his third touchdown of the day.

5. THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH - January 1, 2009
Trailing 17-14 in the fourth quarter, San Diego rallies for a game tying field goal and defeats the Indianapolis Colts, 23-17, in overtime in an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium. Darren Sproles, who racked up 328 all-purpose yards in the game, wins the contest with a 22-yard touchdown run in overtime.

Voting results for the Greatest Moment will be presented at the Chargers' last regular season home game against the Washington Redskins on January 3, 2010.

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Oct 12 / 3:23pm

Chargers Game Release - Monday Night Football vs. Denver

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Oct 2 / 12:50pm

Chargers Injury Report for 10/2

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Oct 1 / 5:39pm

Chargers Participation Report for 10/1

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Oct 1 / 5:22pm

Chargers Participation Report for 10/1

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Oct 1 / 1:34pm

Meet Malcom Floyd & Kassim Osgood Tonight at Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadium

Chargers wide receivers Malcom Floyd & Kassim Osgood  will appear at the Chargers Team Store, located at Gate G at Qualcomm Stadium, on Thursday, Oct.  1st at 6:00 p.m. to meet fans, sign autographs, pose for pictures and talk football along with other Chargers players and Charger Girls.

All fans who visit the Chargers Team Store between 5-7 pm will receive 13.60% off all store merchandise and the first 50 customers that spend more than $25 will receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary Chargers Yearbook.

XTRA Sports 1360 AM will join the fun as hosts Jeff Dotseth and Josh Rosenberg broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Chargers Team Store from 5-7 pm.  XTRA Sports 1360 will broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Team Store every Thursday night during the season featuring live player interviews and autograph opportunities with Chargers players and Charger Girls. *dates subject to changes, please contact team store for specific dates.

The Chargers Team Store is open daily from 10-7p.m. and features all new AFL 50th Anniversary Merchandise along with a complete line of Chargers merchandise. For questions or more information, contact the Chargers Team Store at (619) 641-6053.

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Sep 30 / 3:57pm

Chargers Participation Report for 9/30

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Sep 29 / 12:51pm

Reminder: Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party on Nov. 27

Chargers lightning bolts will take over Downtown San Diego on Friday, Nov. 27 when the Chargers culminate their 50th anniversary with a giant 50th Anniversary Block Party. It will be the biggest football tailgate party of the year. The block party will be open from 5-11 pm. The highlight of the Party will be the introduction of the 50 Greatest Chargers of all time, as voted by fans on Chargers.com. Aside from the appearances by these current and former greats, the Charger Girls and a host of other celebrities will be on hand.

Upon entering the Block Party at 7th and Market Streets, guests will be treated to a strong musical lineup as well as an assortment of food and beverages options. The Block Party is the opening act of the three-day Anniversary Weekend on Nov. 27-29, presented by Coors Light. The weekend culminates when the Chargers take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 29 and the 50 Greatest Chargers are introduced on the field.

Fans began voting for the Greatest Chargers in August and the voting continues on http://bolts50.Chargers.com through Oct. 19. Chargers.com, the official website of the Chargers, is the only site for the team's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Chargers.com will provide fans with every conceivable opportunity to enjoy and relive 50 years of Chargers football.

Tickets cost $35 and are available for purchase on Click n' Print: https://tix.cnptix.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=1526

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Sep 28 / 6:38pm

Game Release - Week 4 - NBC Sunday Night Football at Pittsburgh

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Sep 28 / 10:30am

2009 Junior Charger Girls kick-off on Oct. 3

Girls age 7-15 can get an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on
the Qualcomm Stadium field at halftime of a Chargers game on Sunday,
November 1 when they sign up to be a member of the Junior Charger Girls.

The kick-off is Sat., Oct. 3 at Chargers Park from 12-4 pm. A
non-refundable $95 enrollment fee is due with the enrollment form at the
time of registration. Early registration is strongly advised as space is
limited. Enrollment forms are available online at www.chargers.com.

All participants will have the opportunity to learn from the NFL's best
cheerleaders, the San Diego Charger Girls. Each performer is asked to
raise a minimum of $175 in sponsor pledges. The money raised will help
support the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Chargers Community
Foundation.

Junior Charger Girls who raise the pledge minimum will receive three
clinics with the Charger Girls, autographed Charger Girls team photo,
half-time show uniform and pom-poms, commemorative t-shirt and a game
ticket. The group clinics will teach the dance routines and prepare all
different talent levels for the show.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rojas at (858) 874-4500.

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