With Pete Shaw as a escort, Chargers receiver Wes Chandler scores on a 56-yard punt return TD against the Dolphins during "Epic in Miami" AFC playoff game in 1982. The 1st-quarter score put the Chargers up 10-0 as San Diego would be in fight for it's life for next 5 quarters worth of play. The Chargers would pull it out after 14 minutes into Overtime with 41-38 victory to advance to the AFC Championship for a showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Wes Chandler and his 56-yard punt return TD against the Dolphins in the AFC 1981 Playoffs
Acquired from New Orleans during the 1981 season he almost immediately made an impact. By 1982 he was an All Pro and would be named to the Pro Bowl 3 times while with San Diego. When he left in 1987, after 7 seasons, he was the Chargers #5 All Time leading receiver in catches, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
Here he makes a leaping grab between the Cardinals Cedric Mack (#47) and John Preston (#42).
Wes Chandler
Originally a 1st-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 1978 he stayed with the Saints until the first few weeks of 1981. Here he is during that final season as a Saint making a Touchdown catch against Houston in an exhibition game in the Super Dome.
Wes Chandler TD Catch in 1981
New Orleans Saints Receiver Wes Chandler sets a new team record with 205 yards receiving against the Atlanta Falcons in 1979.
Wes Chandler in 1979 against the Falcons
11-years in the NFL. Finished his career with 559 catches, 8966 yards and 56 touchdowns. Pro Bowler 4 times - 1979 (with Saints), 1982, 1983 and 1985 (with Chargers). All-Pro in 1982 when he led the NFL in receiving yards (1032) and touchdown catches (9).
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Traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1981 and played there 7 seasons. Finished with 373 catches, 6132 yards 41 touchdowns, 3 Pro Bowls and an All-Pro season in 1982.
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I take back what I said about him being good after seeing your pics of him I remember him being a GREAT RECIEVER with good hands
Great shots of him
Thank You
He was definitely one of the greats.