Quarterback John Hadl helped Lance Alworth, San Diego Chargers take flight during franchise's winning days of the 1960s
minority owner George Pernicano was walking down the aisle handing apples and oranges to players when turbulence caused the plane to plummet 500 feet.
That was Hadl, those who played with him say: Quick thinker, clutch performer and as dependable as a Swiss watch, even without warning, thousands of feet in the air., more than Hall of Famers Steve Young, Kurt Warner and Troy Aikman, despite playing in an era with less passing. His 244 touchdown passes outpace Hall-inducted throwers Len Dawson, Jim Kelly, George Blanda and Terry Bradshaw.
“I thought to myself, man that’s great. I said, ‘Sorry, John. You’re right. You’re the quarterback. Keep chucking.’ He bore out what I thought at that moment. He was going to be a great leader, and he was.”
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