Former Chargers LB Chuck Allen Dies at Age 77

December 16, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Thursday that former San Diego Chargers linebacker Chuck Allen has died at the age of 77. 
Allen played 12 years in the NFL, nine with the Chargers during the franchise's first seasons of existence from 1961 to 1969. 
He recorded 28 interceptions throughout his career, which also included short stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. 
But he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest linebackers in franchise history; he played a big part in San Diego's 1963 AFL championship headlined by its title-game win over the Boston Patriots 51-10. 
It still is the city's only major professional sports title. 
Listed at 6'1", 225 pounds during his playing days by Pro-Football-Reference.com, he wasn't the most hulking presence on the field, but his tenacity was unmatched, as former San Diego Union-Tribune sportswriter Jerry McGee re...

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