Missed it by That Much: A History of the San Diego Chargers: Part 2 (1978-1986): Glory Days!

In 1978, the NFL and the San Diego Chargers underwent a radical change. The NFL altered rules to significantly expand the passing game. And the Chargers had the players to take advantage. All they needed was a coach.

On September 25, 1978, flight PSA 182 crashed in San Diego, killing everyone on board and several people on the ground. A few miles up the road, the Chargers were introducing Don Coryell as their new head coach in the sort of bizarre timing usually seen only in Hollywood action thrillers. As for Coryell, no one cared about him, given the tragedy of the crash.

That would be the last day that no one would care about Don Coryell.

Part 2 of the history of the San Diego Chargers covers the "Air Coryell" era, 1978-1986. Under Coryell, the Chargers were inches close from the Super Bowl in three seasons. But they were also the most exciting team in the league. In the era of disco, they were the ultimate disco team, fast and flashy, fancy, and winners who played under the sunny California sun.

For most fans of the San Diego Chargers, and certainly any fans who were in San Diego during this time, these are the 'real' Chargers, the pinnacle of the team's history.

They played some of the NFL's most exciting games in this era. The Miracle That Died. The Freezer Bowl. This is just the apex of their great moments in this era.

Get on board now and relive the Glory Days!