62-676: (Redirected from Ken Murray ) Kenneth Murray or Ken Murray may refer to: Kenneth Murray (American football) (born 1998), American football linebacker Kenneth Murray (archaeologist) (1903–1972), English archaeologist Ken Murray (basketball player) (1928–2008), American basketball player Kenneth Murray (biologist) (1930–2013), English molecular biologist Ken Murray (entertainer) (1903–1988), American comedian Ken Murray (footballer) (1928–1993), English footballer Ken Murray (ice hockey) (born 1948), Canadian ice hockey player Ken Murray (physician) , retired assistant professor of
124-983: A charter member of the American Football League (AFL). They spent their first season in Los Angeles before relocating to San Diego in 1961 to become the San Diego Chargers . The team joined the NFL as a result of the AFL–NFL merger in 1970 . In 2017, the Chargers moved back to Los Angeles after 56 seasons in San Diego, a year after the Rams had moved back to the city after spending 21 seasons (1995–2015) in St. Louis . The team previously played at
186-522: A freshman at Oklahoma in 2017, Murray started all 14 games, recording 78 tackles and one sack and was named the co-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. He again started all 14 games his sophomore year in 2018, recording 155 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Following a junior year where he was named to the First-team All- Big 12 . Murray announced that he would forgo his senior season to declare for
248-556: A group of executives, including Eugene V. Klein and Sam Schulman . The team moved to San Diego Stadium in 1967 and continued to perform well, though not winning any championships. By 1970, they had joined the NFL following the AFL-NFL merger . The team struggled in the early 1970s, with coaching changes and a decline in performance, finishing with a 2–11–1 record in 1973. The Chargers hired Don Coryell as head coach in 1978, introducing
310-410: A metallic white helmet, with a navy face mask, the newly revamped bolt in gold with navy and powder blue trim, and white pants. The road white jerseys with navy pants, as well as the alternate powder blue jerseys with white pants, were also redesigned with the new scheme. From 2002 to 2006 , the Chargers used the early-1960s powder blue uniforms as alternate jerseys, which many football fans (both of
372-826: A professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Chargers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team plays its home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California , which it shares with the Los Angeles Rams . The Chargers were founded in Los Angeles in 1959, and began play in 1960 as
434-555: A replacement for Pagano, as they hired Gus Bradley on January 20. Bradley was formerly the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and before landing that head coaching job was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. The Chargers also announced they had hired Anthony Lynn to be their next head coach. In their first game back in Los Angeles at StubHub Center included an announced attendance
496-734: Is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft . Murray attended Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas . He committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football . As
558-420: The 2013 season , the Chargers made minor tweaks to their current uniforms. These include a two-tone nameplate (gold with powder blue trim on home jersey, navy with gold trim on away jersey, and white with navy trim on alternate jersey), collars matching the color of the jersey, and the addition of a gold stripe on the socks. On January 12, 2017, with the announcement that the Chargers were moving to Los Angeles,
620-590: The 2017 season at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson , despite the stadium's 30,000 seating capacity being well below the 50,000 minimum that the NFL set for temporary homes. The home of Major League Soccer 's LA Galaxy served as the Chargers' temporary home field until they joined the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood starting with the 2020 NFL season . The Chargers became the second former San Diego professional sports franchise to move to Los Angeles, after
682-536: The 2020 NFL draft . Murray was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 23rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Chargers moved up from their second and third round selections in a trade with the New England Patriots to acquire the pick used to select Murray. In Week 13 against the Patriots, Murray led the team with 14 tackles (12 solo) and recorded his first career sack on Cam Newton during
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#1732783538616744-592: The 2022 NFL season with a 10–7 record and the 5th seed in the AFC. They lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the Jacksonville Jaguars after blowing a 27–0 lead in the game. Despite the playoff loss, the Chargers were alleviating their attendance issues, with their average attendance during the 2022 season being in the top third of the league for a second consecutive year. On January 17, 2023,
806-454: The Clippers in 1984. One week after the move from San Diego to Los Angeles was announced, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the other NFL owners were "angered" by the decision, and that "the NFL wants the Chargers to move back, though nobody believes that possibility is realistic." On January 13, the Chargers fired defensive coordinator John Pagano . It took the team one week to find
868-548: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during their first stint in Los Angeles, Balboa Stadium and San Diego Stadium (also known as Jack Murphy Stadium and Qualcomm Stadium) while in San Diego, and Dignity Health Sports Park (formerly named StubHub Center) from 2017 to 2019, while SoFi Stadium was under construction. The Chargers won the AFL championship in 1963 , and reached the AFL playoffs five times and
930-404: The "Air Coryell" offense, a pass-heavy strategy that revitalized the team's performance. With quarterback Dan Fouts , the Chargers led the league in passing yards from 1978 to 1983 and again in 1985. The team made four consecutive playoff appearances from 1979 to 1982, winning three AFC West division titles. Despite regular-season success, the Chargers faced challenges in the playoffs, including
992-401: The 1960s uniforms. The redesigned lightning bolt was moved to the sides of the shoulders from the top, and includes a new numbering font and word mark in white, with gold outlining and powder blue interior trim. The pants also have a redesigned lightning bolt in gold, with powder blue trim on a navy stripe. Additionally, the team pays tribute to other uniform features from their history by wearing
1054-420: The 2010 season, the Chargers went 9–7 but missed the postseason for the first time under Turner. Five of the Chargers' seven losses were within one possession. In the 2011 season, the team went 8–8 and missed the postseason. In the 2012 season, the team went 7–9, missed the postseason, and fired Turner following the season. Prior to the 2013 season, the Chargers hired Mike McCoy to be their new head coach. In
1116-745: The 2013 season, the Chargers went 9–7 and made the playoffs despite a 3rd-place finish in the AFC West. The Chargers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27–10 in the Wild Card Round before falling to the Denver Broncos 24–17 in the Divisional Round. In the 2014 season, the Chargers went 9–7 again but missed the postseason. In the 2015 season, the Chargers went 4–12. In the 2016 season, the Chargers went 5–11 and missed
1178-667: The 45–0 loss. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. On October 4, 2021, Murray was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in practice. He was activated on November 13. On April 28, 2023, the Chargers opted to decline the fifth-year option of Murray's contract, making him a free agent in 2024. On March 14, 2024, Murray signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. Los Angeles Chargers National Football League ( 1970 –present) The Los Angeles Chargers are
1240-626: The AFC Championship. The team regressed to a 8–8 record in the 2008 season. However, they still won the division. They defeated the Colts in the Wild Card Round before falling to the Steelers in the Divisional Round. In the 2009 season, the Chargers went 13–3 and won the division again. The success was short lived in the postseason with a 17–14 loss in the Divisional Round to the Jets. In
1302-1138: The AFL Championship game four times before joining the NFL. Since then, the Chargers have made 15 trips to the playoffs and made four appearances in the AFC Championship game. In 1994 , the Chargers won their first and only AFC championship, and faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX , losing 49–26. The Chargers have eight players and one coach enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame : wide receiver Lance Alworth (1962–1970), defensive end Fred Dean (1975–1981), quarterback Dan Fouts (1973–1987), head coach and general manager Sid Gillman (1960–1969, 1971), wide receiver Charlie Joiner (1976–1986), offensive lineman Ron Mix (1960–1969), tight end Kellen Winslow (1979–1987), linebacker Junior Seau (1990–2002), and running back LaDainian Tomlinson (2001–2009). According to an article listed by Forbes ,
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#17327835386161364-516: The Chargers and of other teams) clamored for the team to bring back full-time. From 2007 to 2018 , the Chargers wore the alternate powder blue jerseys twice per season. The alternate powder blue jerseys were also worn in a playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts in 2008 . In 2009 , in honor of their 50th anniversary as one of the eight original AFL teams, the Chargers wore their 1963 throwback uniforms for three games. For
1426-554: The Chargers defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley on the same day. On December 15, 2023, head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco were fired, one day after a 63–21 primetime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders . The Chargers finished the remainder of the season with interim head coach Giff Smith. The Chargers finished out the 2023 with a 5–12 record. The Chargers signed former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh on January 24, 2024. Harbaugh served as
1488-484: The Chargers fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day . The Chargers hired former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to be their new offensive coordinator on January 31. Chargers defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill unexpectedly left the team on February 20 to join the Miami Dolphins as their secondary coach and passing game coordinator, with the vacancy being filled by
1550-412: The Chargers started using navy blue jerseys and returned to wearing white pants. The team's uniform design was next revamped in 1988. It featured an even darker shade of navy blue. The lightning bolts on the jerseys and helmets were white, with navy interior trim and gold outlining; the facemasks became navy blue. In 1990 , the team started to wear navy pants with their white jerseys. From 1988 to 1991 ,
1612-402: The Chargers unveiled their first uniform redesign since 1988, on the team's official website. The team formally unveiled this new uniform set, which mixes old and new styles, in a private team-only event. Navy blue remains the primary color on the home jersey, but the familiar lightning bolt was reverted to gold, and now has navy outlining and powder blue interior trim. The latter color is a nod to
1674-407: The Chargers' viability in Los Angeles. Beyond low attendance, the Chargers receive only 18.75% of season ticket revenues through 2040, contributing to the reduced goal. In the 2019 season, the Chargers had a poor 5–11 record, and were swept by their division. Rivers entered free agency and ended his long tenure as the Chargers' starting quarterback. On September 13, 2020, Tyrod Taylor became
1736-532: The Chiefs, 23–20, in his first start. In week 13, the Chargers lost to the Patriots, 45–0, in the worst blowout loss in team history. The season concluded in a 38–21 win over the Chiefs. Justin Herbert broke multiple rookie records throughout the season, but despite his record-breaking season, the Chargers finished the season with a 7–9 record. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, the organization announced that Lynn
1798-532: The Divisional Round by the New England Patriots. Despite the historic season for the Chargers, the team fired Schottenheimer. Prior to the 2007 season, the Chargers named Norv Turner as head coach. In his first season at the helm, Turner led the Chargers to an AFC West title. The team defeated the Titans in the Wild Card Round and the Colts in the Divisional Round before falling to the Patriots in
1860-535: The Los Angeles Chargers are worth 3.875 billion dollars in August 2022 putting them at number 20 on the list of richest NFL teams. The Chargers were established with seven other American Football League teams in 1959. They began AFL play in Los Angeles the following year in 1960. The Chargers' original owner was hotel heir Barron Hilton , son of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton . According to
1922-569: The Los Angeles Raiders and Rams were considered to be competing in the "Battle of Los Angeles" during the Raiders' tenure in Los Angeles from 1982 to 1994. However, the rivalry ended as the Rams moved to St. Louis and the Raiders returned to Oakland in the mid-1990s. The Raiders unsuccessfully attempted to move back to Los Angeles in 2015 following a failed joint stadium project with the then-San Diego Chargers. The intercity rivalry
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1984-493: The NFL regular season). Herbert broke numerous sophomore year records, but despite his and the rest of the team's efforts, the Chargers missed the playoffs in a week 18 win-or-tie-or-go-home overtime loss to the Raiders. On February 3, 2022, the Chargers hired Vikings special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken . In 2022, the Chargers announced the location of a new headquarters in El Segundo, California . The Chargers finished
2046-439: The Raiders defeated the Chargers in overtime, 35–32. The winning field goal was unnecessary for the Raiders' playoff chances, and if the game had ended in a tie, both teams would have made the playoffs. With the field goal, the Chargers were eliminated. The Raiders lead the series 69–58–2 as of the end of the 2023 season, including having won the only playoff game between the two teams, the 1980 AFC Championship game . Initially,
2108-409: The Raiders intentionally fumbled in order to score a touchdown. This somewhat controversial play resulted in a rule change the following season. On November 22, 1982, the Raiders hosted their first Monday Night football game in Los Angeles against the Chargers. The Chargers led the game in the 1st half 24–0 until the Raiders scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to win 28–24. On January 10, 2022,
2170-480: The University of Southern California Ken Murray (prison officer) (1931–2007), British prison officer and reformer Ken Murray (basketball coach) , Canadian basketball coach Kenny Murray , Scottish rugby coach See also [ edit ] K. Gordon Murray (1922–1979), American producer [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with
2232-530: The blue jerseys changed from white to gold. In 1974 , the sky blue was changed to dark royal blue. The helmet was also changed to dark blue and the players' numbers were removed. Additionally, the face masks became yellow, thus making them one of the first teams in the NFL (with the Kansas City Chiefs) to use a facemask color other than the then-predominant grey. From 1978 through 1983 , the Chargers wore their white jerseys at home, coinciding with
2294-659: The city; the league did acknowledge that a vote of the owners could change the situation. The team had a 9–7 record, but missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive time. After a 12–4 regular season record, the Chargers qualified for the 2018 playoffs. The team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round, but lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the Divisional round. However, Chargers' attendance problems continued into their second season. For instance, there were so many fans of
2356-524: The coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014. He went to Super Bowl XLVII with the 49ers where he lost to the Baltimore Ravens . He was the Michigan football coach from 2015 to 2024. There, he had a total record of 86–25 while reaching the college football playoffs three times, as well as winning the 2024 National Championship . Prior to beginning his coaching career, Jim Harbaugh
2418-410: The colors consisted of various shades of electric blue ("powder" blue, but technically called collegiate blue) or white jerseys, both with gold lightning bolts on the shoulders. The helmets were white and had both the arc-shaped lightning bolt logo, in gold or navy depending on the year, and the player's number. At first, the team wore white pants before switching to gold in 1966. In 1973, the numerals on
2480-517: The crowd. Following the hiring of coach Sean McVay in 2017, the Rams managed to win back-to-back division titles, including an appearance in Super Bowl LIII during McVay's second season as head coach. The Chargers experienced their own playoff success by boasting a 12–4 record in 2018 and making an appearance in the 2018 AFC divisional round but lost to the New England Patriots. The Rams won the first regular season matchup in Los Angeles between
2542-410: The end of the 2023 season, including having won the only playoff meeting between the two teams, a 2013 AFC Divisional game . The table below shows the five most recent NFL regular season records along with their respective finish in the NFL playoffs . The Los Angeles Chargers appeared in the postseason twice in the five last seasons, which happened in 2018 that resulted in a Divisional loss to
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2604-535: The famous " Epic in Miami " game in 1981. The 1990s brought further changes, including the hiring of Bobby Ross as head coach in 1992. The Chargers won the AFC West title in 1992 and reached the Super Bowl for the first time in 1994, losing to the San Francisco 49ers 49–26. Marty Schottenheimer was named as Chargers head coach prior to the 2002 season. He led the team to a 8–8 record in his first season at
2666-454: The helm. The team dropped to a 4–12 mark in the 2003 season. The Chargers drafted Eli Manning with the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. However, Manning did not want to play for the Chargers resulting in a trade with the Giants for quarterback Philip Rivers, who was their first round pick. The Chargers improved to a 12–4 record in the 2004 season. They won the AFC West. Their stint in
2728-506: The hiring of coach Don Coryell – when Joe Gibbs , a Coryell assistant in 1979–80, became head coach of the Washington Redskins in 1981, he did the same, and white at home became a Redskins staple through 2007 – but Coryell switched the Chargers to their blue jerseys at home starting in 1984 . With the exception of the 1991 season and other sporadic home games since, San Diego wears its blue jerseys at home. In 1985 ,
2790-409: The logo on the helmet changed to navy as well. Gold pants were also included in the rebrand. Powder blue also returned as the primary color. The Chargers–Raiders rivalry dates to the 1963 season, when the Raiders defeated the heavily favored Chargers twice, both come-from-behind fourth quarter victories. One of the most memorable games between these teams was the "Holy Roller" game in 1978, in which
2852-578: The official website of the Pro Football Hall of Fame , Barron Hilton agreed after his general manager, Frank Leahy, picked the Chargers name when he purchased an AFL franchise for Los Angeles: "I liked it because they were yelling ‘charge’ and sounding the bugle at Dodger Stadium and at USC games." In December 1960, the Chargers considered moving to San Diego , Atlanta , or Seattle , ultimately relocating to San Diego’s Balboa Stadium in January 1961, due to financial losses in Los Angeles. The city upgraded
2914-468: The post season for the third consecutive season. The team parted ways with Mike McCoy as head coach following the season. In 2017, the Chargers relocated back to Los Angeles. Chargers owner Dean Spanos announced the move in a letter to the city of San Diego posted to the team's official site on January 12, 2017. The team, which would pay the NFL a $ 645 million relocation fee announced it would be returning to their birthplace in Los Angeles starting with
2976-402: The postseason was short as they dropped the Wild Card Round to the Jets. The Chargers went 9–7 but missed the postseason in the 2005 season. Rivers took over as starting quarterback in the 2006 season. Rivers went on to be the franchise quarterback for the Chargers. In the 2006 season, the Chargers won the division and went 14–2, the best record in franchise history. The team was eliminated in
3038-533: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenneth_Murray&oldid=1253379937 " Category : Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kenneth Murray (American football) Kenneth Rogers Murray Jr. (born November 16, 1998)
3100-409: The same uniforms they wore during their inaugural season in 1960 while in Los Angeles, as its primary home uniform beginning with the 2019 NFL season . The club also announced that the facemask color would change from navy blue to gold, which was previously worn when the team wore its royal blue NFL Color Rush uniforms. On March 24, 2020, the team announced new logos and upcoming new uniforms for
3162-537: The stadium, increasing its seating capacity to 34,000. The Chargers’ defense was strong, recording forty-nine interceptions in their first season in San Diego. They won the AFL title against the Boston Patriots in 1963, but lost in the 1964 and 1965 championships to the Buffalo Bills . In the late 1960s, the Chargers faced ownership changes and financial difficulties. In 1966, Hilton sold the team to
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#17327835386163224-461: The starting quarterback for the Chargers and the first new quarterback to start since Philip Rivers' starting debut on December 31, 2005. He led them to win 16–13 due to a missed field goal by the Bengals. On September 20, 2020, Taylor suffered a punctured lung while receiving a pain-killing injection, forcing rookie quarterback Justin Herbert to start. Herbert led the team to a narrow loss against
3286-583: The team displayed stripes down the pants rather than lightning bolts. The Chargers went with all-white combinations in 1997 and 2001 , only to have the blue pants make a comeback. On October 27, 2003, the Chargers wore their navy pants with their navy jersey for a Monday Night Football game versus the Miami Dolphins that was played at Sun Devil Stadium , then the home of the Arizona Cardinals , due to wildfires in southern California. This
3348-499: The team unveiled a new alternate logo incorporating the letters "LA" with a lightning bolt. The logo was immediately and widely criticized for its resemblance to the Los Angeles Dodgers logo. The team tried to defuse the controversy by changing the color scheme of the new logo before scrapping it altogether after two days. The team officially announced on April 16, 2019, that it would wear its powder blue jerseys,
3410-460: The team. The new logos removed the navy blue completely, altered the double bolt lessening the curve, and debuted a new script logo featuring powder blue and gold and lightning bolt shooting from the A in Chargers. On April 21, 2020, the team unveiled their new uniforms. This uniform set has numbers on the helmet and includes two color-rush uniforms, a royal blue set similar to the one used in their previous look, and an all-navy set, which has color of
3472-553: The two teams in Week 3 of the 2018 season. The Chargers would win the next meeting in Week 17 of the 2022 season, the first matchup between the two teams at their new stadium. As of the 2023 season, the Rams lead the all-time series 7–6. As of the 2023 season, the Kansas City Chiefs lead 69–58–1, but the Chargers won the only playoff meeting between the two teams, a 1992 AFC wild card game . Broncos lead 73–55–1 as of
3534-534: The visiting Kansas City Chiefs at the Chargers' 2018 home opener that USA Today remarked it "was essentially a Chiefs home game". In December 2018, a Los Angeles Times columnist asked if the Chargers would receive a parade in the city if they were to win the Super Bowl. The team's struggles to draw fans reportedly led them to lower their initial revenue goal when they moved into the new stadium from $ 400 million to $ 150 million, and caused some owners to doubt
3596-513: Was fired as head coach. The Chargers signed Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to become their new head coach on January 17, 2021. Brandon Staley brought in Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi , grandson of Vince Lombardi , as the new offensive coordinator, and Renaldo Hill , Broncos defensive backs coach, as their new defensive coordinator. In the 2021 season, the Chargers' record improved to 9–8 (with an extra 17th game added to
3658-429: Was a quarterback for the Chargers from 1999 to 2000. Except for color changes along the way, the Chargers have essentially used the logo of an arc-shaped lightning bolt since the team debuted in 1960. During its period in the AFL, the club also used a shield logo that featured a horsehead, a lightning bolt, and the word "Chargers". The team brought the logo back for on-field design in the 2018 season. From 1960 to 1973,
3720-498: Was just over 25,000, divided "around 50/50" between fans of the Chargers and the visiting Miami Dolphins. After the poor response, the NFL was reportedly considering ways to move the Chargers back to San Diego, although that possibility was considered unlikely. The league officially denied that such discussions were happening, as San Diego was stated not to have a usable stadium and that the Spanos family refuses to consider going back to
3782-457: Was revived only with the Chargers' move from San Diego in 2017, following the Rams' return to Los Angeles in 2016. Hostility erupted between the two clubs during a 2017 joint scrimmage at the Rams' training camp in Irvine, California. Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman and Chargers receiver Keenan Allen initiated an altercation and multiple players rushed into the skirmish, creating an uproar from
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#17327835386163844-544: Was the only game in which the Chargers had worn the all-dark combination until the uniform change in 2020. From the late 1980s to 2000, the Chargers wore white at home during some preseason games and dark for regular season games. In 2001 , the Chargers started wearing their dark uniforms for preseason games and white uniforms in September home games due to the heat before switching back to dark in October. In March 2007,
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