San Diego Chargers: Top 10 Wide Receivers of All-Time

Charlie Joiner, 1976-1986

Other than Lance Alworth, Charlie Joiner is perhaps one of the greatest receivers in Chargers history. In an illustrious 19-year, hall-of-fame career, Joiner was one of the game’s greatest early receiving talents. In his 11 years with the Chargers, Joiner caught 586 passes for 9,203 yards and 47 touchdowns. Joiner has little over half of the touchdowns that Alworth obtained and 381 receiving yards less than the great Bambi. Where Joiner does have Alworth beat is in his career receptions (586 receptions compared to Alworth’s 493).

Joiner is ranked highly on this list not only for his four 1,000-yard seasons, but for his longevity. The ability to play another 11 years in the league after already completing eight years prior with other teams is amazing. Thanks to Joiner’s play, the Bolts made the playoffs in four straight seasons from 1979-1982.

Although he wasn’t as dominating as Alworth, Joiner definitely deserves a top place on this list for his production despite his age. Typically players deteriorate with age. Joiner was an exception to that rule and proved to be one of the Chargers greatest.

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