The Chargers have gone back to the future with one of the most iconic looks in franchise history. Dubbed the Super Chargers uniform, the new threads are comprised of an all-navy set that includes a modernized helmet (with the identical finish of the previous era), jersey and pants that the Chargers will wear at home in Week 8 against the Vikings.
The Bolts will induct legendary safety Rodney Harrison, one of the most famous Chargers to don this uniform, the same day they debut them against Minnesota. (Go here for Chargers single-game tickets against the Vikings).
The Chargers will also wear the all-navy look again in Week 13 against the Raiders. (Go here for Chargers single-game tickets against the Raiders).
It’s a nod to the past, to be sure.
Think of LaDainian Tomlinson setting the single-season touchdown record, Antonio Gates terrorizing defenses, Junior Seau racking up tackles, Harrison making his name as ‘The Hitman,’ and Stan Humphries, Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (during his playing days) and Philip Rivers throwing the ball all over the yard.
Players who previously wore navy love the new look.
“I love the navy. That was my favorite one,” Gates said. “And once I saw this new version, I said, ‘Yeah, I definitely would have scored a few touchdowns wearing that.’ I love that uniform. I wish I could play in it again.”
Tomlinson added: “If you think about the Chargers and the brand and the colors — and what that means — I think most people my age would identify with the navy blue and the lightning bolt. When you saw that jersey, more than likely you were in Qualcomm Stadium. And, more than likely, if you were on the other team in that era you were leaving with a loss.”
Legendary linebacker Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman said: “They were the hardest jerseys in football. They were so original and had a gritty feeling to them – we were going to go out there and run the football, play great defense and hit you in the mouth. You were going to get four quarters of pure hell. That’s what those navy jerseys and helmets meant. When we came out in those navies, you knew what time it was.”
