The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a lot of changes since its foundation in 1960. A relocation, a new stadium, and a new set of jerseys later, the franchise has yet to firmly stamp its presence on the books of NFL greats. Despite the absence of a Super Bowl trophy, the team still has many players to celebrate in its 60-year long history.

These are the top five quarterbacks who struck with Bolts fans the most.

5. John Hadl

Hadl served as the organization's first great quarterback and the godfather of all Chargers quarterbacks. From 1962-1972, he was the Chargers' main gunslinger during the franchise’s early days in California. He amassed a total of 26,938 yards and 201 touchdowns during his 11-year career in San Diego.

Hadl was named to five Pro Bowls and ranked first in the AFL (another football league which merged with the NFL later on) in attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdown passes in 1968 and 1971. Not to mention, he was also the team's occasional punter, averaging 39.7 yards per punt – including 40.6 yards per punt in 1965.

The former Kansas Jayhawk led the franchise to it's only AFL championship in 1963 and was instrumental in forming a dynasty in San Diego.

4. Drew Brees

Modern-day NFL fans may recognize Drew Brees as the captain of the New Orleans Saints' offense. However, he did spend a good number of years with the Chargers in the early stages of his career. During his time in San Diego, Brees threw for 12,348 yards and 80 touchdowns with a 62.2% completion percentage.

In 2004, Drew Brees was a major part of the team's emerging dominance in the AFC West. After clinching the division with a 12-4 record, Brees was named the Comeback Player of the Year. He steered the Chargers to a 30-28 overall record as its primary playmaker.

A less successful team campaign went on for the Bolts in 2005. However, Brees threw for 3,576 yards, which was then a career-high for him. He was also selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. After suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 2005 season finale, Philip Rivers was already waiting on the wings to take the starting job. Brees declined a low-ball contract offer with the Chargers and went on to take his talents to New Orleans.

3. Philip Rivers

The New York Giants originally drafted Philip Rivers with the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. He switched cities with rival Eli Manning and went on to become a household name in the league as his career progressed. In 2006, Rivers led the Chargers to a 14-2 record and earned a first-round bye in the playoffs.

In 2007, he steered the Chargers to their first playoff win since 1994 and took them all the way to the AFC Championship Game in the same season. However, he failed to lead the Chargers to a Super Bowl appearance during his tenure.

Rivers remains to be one of the game's most accurate gunslingers, holding a career passer rating of 95.1, sitting at the 10th spot in the exclusive list. He is also an eight-time Pro Bowler and the 2013 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

After 16 long seasons with the Chargers, Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020.

2. Stan Humphries

Humphries may be the epitome of a franchise savior and was responsible for flipping the Chargers' fate within a short number of games. In 1991, the team finished with a lackluster 4-12 record. Humphries then landed on the Chargers roster before the 1992 season. After starting the season 0-4, Humphries turned the tides and led the Chargers to an 11-5 record en route to their first AFC West title in 10 years.

In 1994, the Chargers finished with a commendable 11-5 record. In the playoffs, the team matched up with tough opposition. Humphries' squad defeated the Dan Marino-led Miami Dolphins and toppled the Pittsburgh Steelers afterward. The series of wins granted them their lone Super Bowl appearance, but eventually fell in the hands of Jerry Rice and the 49ers.

1. Dan Fouts

Topping this list is the great Dan Fouts who led the league in passing for four straight years from 1979-1982. He also became the first player to throw for 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons.

Fouts brought the Chargers to the playoffs from 1979-1982 and consecutive AFC Championship games in 1980 and 1981.

He is also the 1982 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, a six-time Pro Bowler, and a three-time First-Team All-Pro member. He ended his career as the Chargers' all-time leader in passing yard and touchdowns with 43,040 passing yards and 254 touchdowns respectively.

Fouts was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1993. He was also voted as the Greatest Charger of All Time by the fans during the Chargers' 50th Anniversary celebration in 2009.