Dan Fouts

NFL quarterback and sportscaster

Dan Fouts - NFL quarterback and sportscaster
Born

June 10th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player and sportscaster, played as a quarterback in the NFL primarily for the San Diego Chargers from 1973 to 1987. Fouts was a pivotal player in the Chargers' air offense, leading the league in passing statistics during his career. After retirement from playing, transitioned to a successful career in broadcasting, providing commentary for numerous NFL games. Fouts was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

Led the NFL in passing yards in 1979 and 1981

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993

Played for the San Diego Chargers

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