The Chargers announced their 50th Anniversary Team in 2009 to honor the top players and coaches in the team's history. The Chargers were founded in 1959. The team included 53 players and coaches selected from 103 nominees. The Chargers originally stated that only 50 members would be selected. Online voting by fans accounted for 50% of the voting results; votes from Chargers Hall of Famers and five members of the local media made up for the other 50%. Over 400,000 votes were cast online. Dan Fouts and LaDainian Tomlinson received the first and second most votes, respectively. The team features 7 Pro Football Hall of Fame members and 11 players that were active on the 2009 Chargers team.
The Chargers announced their 50th Anniversary Team in 2009 to honor the top players and coaches in the team's history The Chargers were founded in 1959 The team included 53 players and coaches selected from 103 nominees The Chargers originally stated that only 50 members would be selected Online voting by fans accounted for 50% of the voting results; votes from Chargers Hall of Famers and five members of the local media made up for the other 50% Over 400000 votes were cast online Dan Fouts and LaDainian Tomlinson received the first and second most votes respectively The team features 7 Pro Football Hall of Fame members and 11 players that were active on the 2009 Chargers team