The Chargers originated as the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League in 1960. The team relocated to San Diego ... in 1961 and captured the American Football League championship in 1963. It finished in first place in five of the 10 AFL seasons. Since joining the National Football League when the two leagues merged in 1970, the Chargers have won 11 AFC West division titles, including five titles recently in a six-year period (2004-09). Overall, the team has played in 28 playoff games. The Chargers were purchased by construction leader and real estate developer Alex G. Spanos in 1984 and has been under the guidance of Spanos’ eldest son Dean, the team’s current Chairman of the Board, since 1994. That same season the team won the AFC Championship and played in Super Bowl XXIX. Dean Spanos’ sons – A.G. Spanos, President - Business Operations, and John Spanos, President - Football Operations – oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chargers. The Chargers returned to Los Angeles in 2017 and all home games will be played at StubHub Center while the new L.A. Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park is constructed. read more