While the San Diego Chargers have officially kicked off their 50th Anniversary season with a 24-20 win over the Oakland Raiders, fans have been voting for the Chargers Greatest Moment and 50 Greatest Chargers since August 1.  Fans across the nation have already registered 279,820 total votes spanning the various categories and have until October 19 to vote for the 50 Greatest Chargers on Chargers.com.  Fans may vote throughout the season for the Greatest Moment on Chargers.com and at any of the Brigantine Family of Restaurants.

Here’s a look at the current top five vote-getters for the Greatest Moment:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 on January 3, 2010 against the Washington Redskins.

Along with their favorite Chargers moment, fans can vote for the top 50 Chargers of all-time. The top 20 leading vote-getters so far are:

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
11. Jamal Williams – DT, 1998-Present
12. Lee Williams – DE, 1984-90
13. Mike Scifres – P, 2003-Present
14. Wes Chandler – WR, 1981-87
15. Philip Rivers – QB, 2004-Present
16. John Carney – K, 1990-00
17. Stan Humphries – QB, 1992-97
18. Kassim Osgood – Special Teams, 2003-Present
19. Fred Dean – DE, 1975-81
20. Doug Wilkerson – G, 1971-84

The final 50 Greatest Chargers of all-time will be introduced Nov. 29 when the Chargers take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium.

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