Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is a retired Hall of Fame American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Fouts played his entire professional career with the San Diego Chargers from 1973 through 1987. He was one of the most prolific passing quarterbacks during the 1970s and 1980s, but the Chargers were unable to make it to the Super Bowl during his fifteen-year career. He led the NFL in passing yards four straight years from 1979 to 1982, and became the first player in history to throw for 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He is currently a color analyst for NFL games on CBS television and Dial Global radio. Dan is the son of Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Bob Fouts.
On Coach Don Coryell: Air Coryell forced changes in defensive alignments throughout the NFL with defenders coming or going out in passing situations. They started substituting nickel and dime backs, situational pass rushers, faster defense linemen, taking out safeties that couldn't run and putting in an extra corner. No question, Don profoundly affected both sides of the ball.
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Was a sports anchor for KPIX-TV in his hometown of San Francisco from 1994-1997.
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Went to and played for the University of Oregon. He is still a big Ducks fan.
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Ranks 40th on NFL All-Time Passer Rating List (80.23).
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Ranks 33rd on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (2,304).
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Ranks 27th on NFL All-Time Times Sacked List (319).
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Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (242).
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Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Touchdown Passes List (254).
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Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (43,040).
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Ranks 9th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (3,297).
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Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Pass Attempts List (5,604).
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San Diego Chargers All-Time Passing Yards Leader (43,040).
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First San Diego Chargers Quarterback to pass for over 400 yards in a game - 444 yards vs. N.Y. Giants 10/19/80.
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His uniform number is the only one to be retired by the San Diego Chargers.
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Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Quarterback for the San Diego Chargers (1973-1987).
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Year
Status
Character
The Fall Guy
1983
TV Series
Football Player
Self
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Year
Status
Character
A Football Life
2015
TV Series
Himself
The NFL Today
2013
TV Series
Himself - Interviewer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2009
TV Series
Himself - Throws Things
2009 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
2009
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
2007 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
The Complete History of the New York Jets
2007
Video
Himself
The Monday Night Miracle
2007
TV Movie
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2006-2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
2006 Rose Bowl
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
2005 Rose Bowl
2005
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
ESPN SportsCentury
2000-2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Wheel of Fortune
2004
TV Series
Himself
2004 Rose Bowl
2004
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
NFL GameDay
2002
Video Game
Himself - Announcer (voice)
NFL Monday Night Football
1975-2002
TV Series
Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback
2000 Rose Bowl
2000
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1999 Nokia Sugar Bowl
1999
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1998 Aloha Bowl
1998
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
The Waterboy
1998
Himself
The Superstars
1998
TV Movie
Himself - Announcer
1997 Aloha Bowl
1997
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
The NFL on CBS
1980-1993
TV Series
Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback