News of Lincoln’s passing surfaced on Monday and for many fans of the team in its current state, Lincoln’s name likely doesn’t even ring a bell. But he does hold a special place in team history.
The Chargers have won one championship in their long history and Lincoln was the Most Valuable Player of that game. Though the team’s 51-10 thrashing of the Boston Patriots in the 1963 AFL title game was nearly 60 years ago, that is an accolade that can never be taken away.
In total, Lincoln spent parts of seven seasons with the team.