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Number 55 to be retired at Sunday's home opener
San Diego Charger fans will celebrate the life of Junior Seau on Sunday's home opener when the team retires number 55.
As the game represents the beginning of one season, it will also represent the closing of a chapter of Chargers’ history.
Seau died May 2 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at age 43. A born-and-raised San Diegan, Seau was affectionately known as one of San Diego’s favorite sons.
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The Bolts’ linebacker from 1990-2002 will be honored in a pregame ceremony Sunday. Number 55 will join Lance Alworth’s #19 and Dan Fouts' #14 as only the third Chargers jersey to be retired.
Quentin Jammer, Chargers cornerback, was in his rookie year during Seau’s final season with San Diego in 2002. He is the only player left wearing blue and gold who was Seau's teammate. Even as a rookie, he could see the impact Seau left on the organization during his 12 years as a Bolt.
“It means a lot to the organization for what he gave for them,' Jammer said. 'He gave a lot to the organization and the fans around San Diego and for the younger guys who look up to him it means a lot.”
Head coach Norv Turner worked with Seau during one of his seasons in San Diego and during his two-year stint at the Miami Dolphins. Turner emphasized how appropriate it was to honor Seau in the home opener because of his impact on the city.
“I think back to his memorial service and all the people who came out and just the warmth and how much he meant to so many people,” Turner said. “He’s just a unique person, a special person. If you got to spend time with him you know what I’m talking about. It’s very fitting that we would honor him at our home opener.”
Qualcomm Stadium will have a “White Out” on Sunday with Chargers players wearing white pants and jerseys for the first time since they received new uniforms in 2007. Their helmets will also bear a number 55 decal to honor Seau.
Chargers fans are encouraged to come dressed in all white to the game that will kick off at 1:25 p.m. against the Tennessee Titans.
It will give fans the opportunity to pay their respects by wearing Seau's number with pride once again and say goodbye to a legend.
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Dan Fouts officiated the tribute to Junior Seau, retiring his iconic jersey number
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It started slowly; you could barely separate the sound from all the cheering.
“Seau, Seau, Seau.”
The chant built and built until it seemed the whole stadium was taking part. The noise was enough to give you chills.
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Junior Seau’s #55 jersey was retired in a pre-game ceremony before the Chargers took on the Titans Sunday.
Chargers’ legendary quarterback Dan Fouts officiated the ceremony. Fouts (14) and Lance Alworth (19) are the only other retired Chargers numbers.
“There is no one more deserving than our friend Junior,” Fouts said.
Fouts presented the retired jersey to Seau’s four children to an erupting crowd.
As highlight after highlight of Seau film played on the Jumbo Tron, there were misty eyes throughout the scorching stadium.
“There is only one Junior Seau,” Fouts said. “And only one 55. And they belong together forever.”
Just when you thought the crowd couldn’t cheer any louder, the 55 banner was unfurled next to Alworth’s.
The noise was deafening.
On a personal note, I grew up watching Seau dominate the field for the Chargers.
He gave the phrase, “take the field by storm,” a new meaning. No one could get the crowded riled up like Seau could. You would start hearing chants of “Say-Ow!”
I never had the chance to personally meet Seau but there are some reputations that are so radiant they expand and grow until that brilliance envelops you so that you feel a part of it.
Seau’s was one of those reputations.
Sunday he was honored as he should: in his beloved city, in front of his home crowd, on the field he owned during his 12 years as a Bolt and by another Chargers’ name that has transcended time.
“His play on the field combined with his leadership and charisma became the face of this team for more than a decade,” Chargers’ President Dean Spanos said in an interview with Chargers’ public relations assistant Scott Yoffe. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”