While on target for another record-breaking season in 1984, in week 7 after 55 catches, he suffered a horrific knee injury against the Los Angeles Raiders.
9 seasons in San Diego - 5 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro selections. When he retired in 1987 he was the Chargers #2 All-Time Leading Receiver with 541 catches. He was also #4 in career yards and touchdowns - 6741 yards and 45 scores.
Considered by many to be the best Tight End of his era. A consensus All-American in 1978 for the University of Missouri Tigers he was San Diego's 1st-round pick in 1979. In his 9 seasons with the Chargers he led the NFL in receptions twice and was named All-Pro 3 times.
Considered by many to be the best Tight End of his era. A consensus All-American in 1978 for the University of Missouri Tigers he was San Diego's 1st-round pick in 1979. In his 9 seasons with the Chargers he led the NFL in receptions twice and was named All-Pro 3 times. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
9 seasons in San Diego - 5 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro selections. When he retired in 1987 he was the Chargers #2 All-Time Leading Receiver with 541 catches. He was also #4 in career yards and touchdowns - 6741 yards and 45 scores.
Chargers All-Pro Tight End he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995. Had 541 receptions for 6,741 yards and 45 touchdowns during his 9 seasons in the league.
In 1984 he set a Chargers team record of 15 receptions against the Green
Bay Packers. At time of his retirement he ranked fifth among active receivers and 14th among all NFL pass-catchers. A consensus All-Pro in 1980 to 1982.
In 1980 his 89 catches were not only the most in the NFL, but it broke the previous record of 75 set by fellow Hall of Famer Mike Ditka.
Returning from a horrific knee injury in 1983 - the surgeon described the damaged muscles and ligaments as "spaghetti" - he continued to play for another 5 productive seasons
With Doug Wilkerson (#63) leading the way Chargers runner Chuck Muncie (#46) dashes through a hole in the Cardinals defensive line. Other Chargers noted are Dan Fouts (#14), Billy Shields (#66), Chuck Lowen (#64) and Kellen Winslow (#80)
With Mike Kozlowski of the Dolphins at his ankles, Charger Kellen Winslow makes some positive yardage. During the 1981 AFC playoffs Winslow set a post season record of 13 catches against the Dolphins in a 41-38 Chargers win.
