Dan Fouts
American football player and commentator · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1951 · age 75
Daniel Francis Fouts is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973-1987).
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Fouts in 1976
The arrival of head coach Don Coryell in 1978 spurred Fouts' transformation into a record-breaking quarterback.
Fouts c. 1981
Fouts led the Chargers to a victory in the Epic in Miami 1981 AFC divisional playoff game, setting several postseason passing records.
Fouts tied his career-high with 444 passing yards as San Diego defeated the 49ers 41-37.
Fouts c. 1985
Fouts c. 1987Awards
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After a relatively undistinguished first five seasons in the league, Fouts came to prominence as an on-field leader during the Chargers' Air Coryell period. He led the league in passing yards every year from 1979 to 1982, throwing for over 4,000 yards in the first three of these - no quarterback had previously posted consecutive 4,000-yard seasons. Fouts was voted a Pro Bowler six times, first-team All-Pro twice, and in 1982 he was the Offensive Player of the Year. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, his first year of eligibility.
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Chris JohnsonBoth received AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
DeMarco MurrayBoth received AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
Joe TheismannBoth received AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award