San Diego Chargers: Top 10 Running Backs of All-Time
Dickie Post, 1967-1970
After the great Keith Lincoln left the Bolts, the elusive and quick-footed Dickie Post took over the Chargers backfield and amazed Chargers fans. His 2,519 yards (ninth all-time), 17 touchdowns (t-ninth), 568 carries (10th) and 51.4 rushing yards per game (eigth) achieved high franchise ranks. Had Post not endured the injuries that he did, he could have been one of the best in my opinion. From 1968 to 1969, Post averaged 815.5 yards, 166.5 carries and 4.5 touchdowns all on a 4.9 yards per carry average.
In his great 1969 season, Post’s 873 yards were the most in the AFL with his rushing yards per carry (4.8) and yards per game (62.4) averages ranking fourth and second in the league. Post’s 5.0 yards per carry in 1968 ranked second in the league as well.
Overall, Post earns this spot on the list because of his statistics but also because of his “never say quit” attitude he took to the field every day. Eventually his supposed “running scared” tactic he utilized caused his body to break down in the end, but that doesn’t take away from the great seasons we saw on the field. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was an exciting back and deserves admiration for the time he spent with the Chargers during the early transition from the AFL to the NFL.
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