NFL History: 50 greatest quarterback-wide receiver tandems in NFL history

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 27: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammate Calvin Johnson #81 after a first quarter touchdown the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on October 27, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 21: Defensive linemen L.C. Greenwood #68 and Joe Greene #75 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pursue the play as quarterback John Hadl (partially hidden) of the Houston Oilers passes as offensive lineman Kevin Hunt #72 blocks against defensive lineman John Banaszak #76 during a game at Three Rivers Stadium on November 21, 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Oilers 32-16. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

The 13th greatest quarterback-wide receiver duo in NFL history: John Hadl & Lance Alworth

Once again, we find ourselves stepping into the way back machine.

John Hadl and Lance Alworth were a dominant pairing from 1962-70 for the San Diego Chargers. With nearly a decade of experience as teammates under their belts, the pair put up some ridiculous numbers.

In total, Hadl and Alworth hooked up 459 times for just over 9,500 yards and 81 touchdowns. The duo was inseparable and unstoppable on the field and their success bled into the entire Chargers organization.

Making the playoffs was essentially a formality for the Chargers. But their sole focus wasn’t simply on making an appearance but more so on winning it all. In 1963, after numerous trips to the final game of the year, the Chargers finally broke through and hoisted an NFL Championship, something the franchise has failed to do in recent memory.

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