the san diego chargers became the los angeles chargers in 1959.
the san diego chargers became the los angeles chargers in 1959.
when did the san diego chargers become the los angeles chargers?
1959
the professional american football team now known as the los angeles chargers previously played in san diego, california as the san diego chargers from 1961 to 2017 before relocating back to los angeles where the team played their inaugural 1960. the chargers franchise relocated from los angeles to san diego in 1961. the chargers' first home game in san diego was at balboa stadium against the oakland raiders on september 17, 1961. their last game as a san diego-based club was played at qualcomm stadium in san diego on january 1, 2017 against the kansas city chiefs, who defeated the host chargers, 37-27.
history of the san diego chargers
the los angeles chargers' rivalry with oakland dates to the 1963 season, when the raiders defeated the heavily favored chargers twice, both come-from-behind fourth quarter victories. the raiders held a streak without losing to the chargers with a 16–0–2 record from 1968 to 1977. one of the most memorable games between these teams was the "holy roller" game in 1978, in which the raiders fumbled for a touchdown in a very controversial play. in january 1981, the chargers hosted their first afc title against the raiders. the raiders were victorious over the chargers of a score 34–27. the raiders ended up moving on to play in super bowl 15 defeating the eagles 27–10. on november 22, 1982, the raiders hosted their first monday night football game in los angeles against the san diego chargers. the chargers led the game in the 1st half 24–0 until the raiders came into the 2nd half and made a huge comeback and defeated the san diego chargers 28–24. on october 10, 2010, the raiders ended their 13-game losing streak to the san diego chargers with a score of 35–27. the raiders hold the overall series advantage at 63–54–2.
oakland raiders