Lance Alworth
Career Stats: 136 games played (127 starts), 542 receptions, 10,266 yards, 85 TD
Alworth is credited with developing the vertical attack. The dynamic Charger receiver showed the NFL in the 1960s how successful a spread offense can be when equipped with the right set of weapons. Alworth was a powerhouse on the outside, averaging over 19 yards per catch throughout his career. Each time he touched the ball, he had a chance to score six points. Alworth still holds the record with 12 touchdown receptions of 70 yards or more in a career. One of the greatest Chargers players in the team’s history, he topped the AFL in each of the three major receiving categories three times.
Lance Alworth
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