The Chargers, playing then in San Diego, won the AFC West in 1981 with a 10-6 record. They earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs and met the Miami Dolphins in the divisional round in a game played in the famous Orange Bowl.
The Dolphins had a record of 11-4-1 that season and held the No.2 seed in the AFC. Though the Chargers were a solid team, most figured that the Dolphins should be considered heavy favorites in the game.
The date was January 2,1982 and fans were in for what is widely considered one of the best games in the history of the league.