- Quarterback for the San Diego Chargers (1973-1987).
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
- His uniform number is the only one to be retired by the San Diego Chargers.
- First San Diego Chargers Quarterback to pass for over 400 yards in a game - 444 yards vs. N.Y. Giants 10/19/80.
- San Diego Chargers All-Time Passing Yards Leader (43,040).
- Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Pass Attempts List (5,604).
- Ranks 9th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (3,297).
- Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (43,040).
- Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Touchdown Passes List (254).
- Ranks 11th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (242).
- Ranks 27th on NFL All-Time Times Sacked List (319).
- Ranks 33rd on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (2,304).
- Ranks 40th on NFL All-Time Passer Rating List (80.23).
- Went to and played for the University of Oregon. He is still a big Ducks fan.
- Was a sports anchor for KPIX-TV in his hometown of San Francisco from 1994-1997.
- Son, Dominic Daniel Fouts, 34, died on August 12, 2012 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. The Dominic Fouts Memorial Cancer Fund was established shortly after his death.
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