The Three Leading Rushers for the Chargers Franchise
A past president of the California Music Educators’ Association, Anthony “Tony” Atienza has more than 25 years of conducting and teaching experience, and most recently served as vocal music director at Lakeside Middle School. Outside of his pursuits in music, Tony Atienza is a fan of the National Football League’s (NFL) Los Angeles Chargers.

Since the franchise’s inception in 1960, 13 players have accumulated at least 2,000 rushing yards with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. Below are the franchise’s all-time leaders in that category:

1. LaDainian Tomlinson — Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017, Tomlinson spent nine of his 11 seasons in the NFL with the Chargers, and registered 12,490 rushing yards, in addition to 4,772 receiving yards. He also had 138 rushing touchdowns and 15 receiving touchdowns with the team.

2. Paul Lowe — A two-time Pro Bowl running back, Lowe played for the Chargers from 1960 to 1968, during which time he recorded 4,972 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns. He led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 1961 and 1965 with nine and six, respectively.

3. Marion Butts — Selected by the Chargers in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft, Butts played only 5 years with the team, but amassed 4,297 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns. His best year came in 1990, when he recorded a career-best 1,225 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
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