SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - One of the original owners of the San Diego Chargers has died.
George Pernicano died early Thursday morning at the age of 99.
Pernicano along with Barron Hilton and other prominent San Diegans, brought the Chargers to San Diego from Los Angeles in 1961. He originally owned 7 percent of the team, but currently retains 3 percent.
He was inducted into the Chargers' Hall of Fame on Sept 8, 1996. He attended every home game in 48 years and has only missed 2 away games, one for his grandson's wedding and one because of health issues.