The Boltheads love their San Diego Chargers
On September 5, 2009, the San Diego Chargers will open the season at Qualcomm Stadium. Although details about the new season are still being ironed out, there is already huge anticipation electrifying the air. The buzz is very positive about this team’s chance for a championship season. This has created an even more frantic demand for San Diego Chargers tickets.
It has already been announced that the team will use the draft to recruit most of the players it needs. This doesn’t mean signing free agents is off the table entirely, and there are bound to be some surprising announcements before all is said and done. Nonetheless, Bolthead fans are excited to be the first to know which top college prospects are heading their way. Spring 2009 is just around the corner and the draft is only a few weeks away, so fans are keeping their eyes and ears open.
Remembering the early years of the franchise
The original owner of the Chargers football team was Conrad Hilton’s son, Barron. During 1959, when the San Diego Chargers were being established, the organization process only took a few months to iron out most of the wrinkles. Times were different in these early years, and putting together a professional sports team was a deal that could be done quickly, without endless legal maneuvering on either side. The high demand for tickets for the San Diego Chargers had yet to reach today’s peak, but fans were always eager and enthusiastic in their support of their hometown team.
The Chargers were official members of the American Football League and opened their 1960 season in Los Angeles. The following year, the team moved to San Diego, where they would continue to play under Sid Gillman. Wide receiver, Lance Alworth, John Hadl and Paul Lowe were some of the featured players during these early years. Today, Alworth is a member of the Football Hall of Fame.
After Hilton sold the franchise in 1966, the Chargers began comparing his skills to players on NFL teams. One of the favorite wins in the eyes of many fans was when his team pulled off a victory against the New York Jets, who were the reigning Super Bowl champions in 1969. This same year saw another milestone when Gillman retired from the coaching job at boss. due to health complications. Charlie Waller, who had been an offensive backfield coach, was selected to replace Gillman as head coach. With this changing of the guard, the team entered uncharted territory.
The Chargers almost claimed the division title
The 2008 season was a good one for the Chargers even though they didn’t make as much progress as they had hoped. In December, the team had a record of 7 wins and 8 losses and anyone who did not have tickets for the San Diego Chargers was desperately looking for one that might be available.
The Chargers’ win-loss record now places them just behind the Denver Broncos. After the Broncos lost to the Buffalo Bills, the stage was set for the AFC Western Division championship title game between San Diego and Denver. The fiery Chargers destroyed the Broncos by a score of 52-21. This victory also allowed the San Diego team to advance to the AFC Division playoffs as the fourth seed. Continuing to dominate their opposition, the Chargers defeated the Indianapolis Colts. It was the strength of the Pittsburgh Steelers team that ultimately closed out the season with an incredible run from the San Diego Chargers.
2009 looks good for Chargers fans
The 2009 season is an opportunity for a great team to achieve superstar status. San Diego plans to find the right players to strengthen the weaknesses that have plagued them, especially on offense. This may be the year that strikes the perfect balance and fans are already feeling it and have started their search for San Diego Chargers tickets even earlier than 2008.