Dan Fouts Hangs Up His Cleats
March 24, 1988 - San Diego Chargers Quarterback Dan Fouts announced his retirement. The great passer...
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"Dan Fouts Hangs Up His Cleats"
Last updated 📅 2025-03-24
March 24, 1988 - San Diego Chargers Quarterback Dan Fouts announced his retirement. The great passer spent his entire NFL career with the Chargers since the 1973 season when San Dego drafted him out of the Oregon Ducks program.
Image courtesy of "CHARGERS.COM"
The right-hander finished his career with 43040 yards of passing offense and 254 touchdowns. Dan was twice selected as an All-Pro, was the 1982 Offensive Player of the Year, and played in 6 Pro Bowl games, per the Pro Football Reference and the Pro Football Journal.
The Chargers franchise later retired Fouts' Number 14 Charger Jersey in memory of the QB outstanding.
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- FOOTBALL NAME: Dan Fouts
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