The greatest Charger player of all time is a difficult title to bestow. There are many greats that have donned the powder blue and gold over the years. But, if we had to narrow it down to just one player, the greatest of all time has to be LaDainian Tomlinson.
Tomlinson played 11 seasons with the Chargers, from 2001-2011. During that time, he became the franchise leader in rushing yards (12,490), rushing touchdowns (145), total touchdowns (162) and points scored (978). He was a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time First Team All-Pro selection during his time with the Chargers. In 2006, he was named NFL MVP after amassing an incredible 28 TDs and 1815 yards from scrimmage.
But Tomlinson's greatness goes beyond mere numbers. He was a transformative player who changed how running backs were used in the NFL. He was equally adept at running between the tackles or catching passes out of the backfield - making him a true dual threat weapon. His vision and patience as a runner were unmatched, often making something out of nothing when there seemed to be no hole open. Simply put, he made those around him better - both his teammates and his opponents alike raised their level of play when they faced LT.
There have been many great players in Chargers history, but none can match what LaDainian Tomlinson accomplished during his Hall of Fame career.