John Hadl, former Chargers quarterback, dies at age of 82

[Woodman]

R.I.P.

He was a good one !

[Woodman]

A dynamic do-it-all talent in college, Hadl went on to become one of the AFL's elite quarterbacks with the Chargers. Hadl played 11 seasons for San Diego before stints with the Rams, Packers and Oilers to close out his phenomenal career.

Hadl, who was a backup on the Chargers' 1963 AFL Championship team, led the league in passing thrice in his career, which he concluded with 33,503 yards passing, 244 touchdown passes, 1,112 yards rushing, 16 rushing scores and an 82-75-9 record as a starting QB. He was also the 1971 NFL Man of the Year.

[Night Train]

RIP. Saw him play at the Rockpile.

Heck, I saw the guy he replaced. Tobin Rote. :fogey: