Quarterback for the San Diego Chargers (1973-1987).
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
His uniform number is the only one to be retired by the San Diego
Chargers.
First San Diego Chargers Quarterback to pass for over 400 yards in a
game - 444 yards vs. N.Y. Giants 10/19/80.
San Diego Chargers All-Time Passing Yards Leader (43,040).
Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Pass Attempts List (5,604).
Ranks 9th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (3,297).
Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (43,040).
Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Touchdown Passes List (254).
Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (242).
Ranks 27th on NFL All-Time Times Sacked List (319).
Ranks 33rd on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (2,304).
Ranks 40th on NFL All-Time Passer Rating List (80.23).
Went to and played for the University of Oregon. He is still a big
Ducks fan.
Was a sports anchor for KPIX-TV in his hometown of San Francisco from 1994-1997.
Son, Dominic Daniel Fouts, 34, died on August 12, 2012 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. The Dominic Fouts Memorial Cancer Fund was established shortly after his death.