Daniel Francis Fouts is an American former professional football quarterback who spent 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.
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Fouts played collegiate football for the Oregon Ducks, breaking multiple records and eventually being inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and the University of Oregon Hall of Fame.
Fouts was a relative unknown until he accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Oregon to play for the Ducks in Eugene. During his freshman year (1969), he played for the freshman team.
Fouts made his film debut in 1998, playing himself in the football comedy The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler.
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Did Dan Fouts ever go to the Super Bowl?
While he never led his team to a Super Bowl, Fouts nevertheless won widespread acclaim as one of the truly outstanding passers of his era.
In 15 seasons, Fouts completed 3,297 passes for 43,040 yards and 254 touchdowns, and an 80.2-point rating. He also rushed for 476 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.
Why did Dan Fouts retire?
Coach Don Coryell’s high-powered Air Coryell offense allowed Fouts to collect passing yards and touchdowns in impressive numbers.
Age and persistent injuries continually slowed Fouts, and he retired in 1987 after spending his entire 15-year career with San Diego.
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