The Chargers were founded in Los Angeles in 1959 and began to play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. Before relocation to San Diego Chargers in 1961, they worked their first season in Los Angeles.

Through AFL–NFL merger in 1970, the Chargers joined the leading league (NFL).

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Dennis Franklin Partee — Born on September 2, 1946, Cameron, Texas. He is a former American football kicker and punter who played professionally for the San Diego Chargers in the American Football League and later in the National Football League.

In 1975, he co-founded the coin-operated video game manufacturer Cinematronics with teammate Gary Garrison. Patee attended College at southern Methodist.

Career NFL statistics

Field goals  121-71
Extra points  175-167
Punts-yards  519-21417

Nate Kaeding– Born March 26, 1982, Lowa City, Lowa. He attended High school in Lowa City (IA) West. James is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL).

He played the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) and retired after the 2012 season.

Career highlights and awards

First-team All-Pro (2009)

Second-team All-Pro (2006)

2× Pro Bowl (2006, 2009)

NFL scoring leader (2009)

Consensus All-American (2003)

First-team All-American (2002)

First-team All-Big Ten (2002, 2003)

Lou Groza Award (2002)

Career NFL statistics

Field goal attempts:210

Field goals:181

Field goal %:86.2

Longest field goal:57