post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
... in the 1890's. Another look inside the hallowed Hall. Jim Marshall & the Purple People Eaters. Lance Alworth on the left. And finally ... Heinz Field in the NFL, but no Heinz Ketchup in the HOF snack bar. What gives? Enjoy your Steeler-less Sunday ... back next week ...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
... address system.The Chargers honored their 1963 AFL championship team before the game, introducing Lance Alworth, Ron Mix and Keith Lincoln. They could have used Alworth once the game began. He might have freed Vincent Jackson from Champ Bailey's determined clutches.Still, the second half was strictly 2009, with Mike Nolan's remarkable defense again adjusting on the fly, this...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009
... at the fledgling AFL. “They just tried to pretend we weren't around,” said former wide receiver Lance Alworth, 69, arguably the greatest Charger ever. “They didn't want to admit anybody else could play football other than them.” The Baltimore Colts were the two-time defending NFL champions, quarterbacked by the legend in black hightops, Johnny Unitas. Their first selection in the...
Chargers.com’s official blog (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009
... 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...
Sports Collectors Daily (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
... and jacket that belonged to Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman Game-worn uniforms from George Blanda, Lance Alworth, Jim Otto, Don Maynard and Otis Taylor A game ball from the Patriots’ first win (September 16, 1960 vs. the NY Titans) Memorabilia from AFL officials A banner and helmet from the 1962 AFL Champion Dallas Texans (now the Kansas City Chiefs) A graphic timeline of the 1960...
San Diego Chargers (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
Here's a look at an event in Chargers history that occurred on this date.October 2, 1966After falling behind to the expansion Dolphins, Sid Gillman replaces quarterback John Hadl with Steve Tensi at halftime and the Chargers’ backup tosses four touchdown passes in the final two quarters to lead San Diego to a 44-10 victory. Lance Alworth and Gene Foster each caught two touchdown passes...
Chargers.com’s official blog (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
... Season of the American Football League. The team expects to honor former Chargers greats Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Keith Lincoln and Ron Mix at the game. The Chargers, Broncos and Charger Girls will be wearing their Throwback uniforms from the 1960s as will the game officials. The field and music also will be reminiscent of the earlier era of Chargers football. There are approximately...
San Diego Chargers (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
The Chargers’ next home game is Monday night, Oct. 19 versus the . The NFL has designated the game a “Legacy Game” in honor of the 50th Anniversary Season of the American Football League. The team expects to honor former Chargers greats Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Keith Lincoln and Ron Mix at the game. The Chargers, Broncos and Charger Girls will be wearing their Throwback uniforms from...
