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1971 Season Recap

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The 1971 San Diego Chargers, coached by Sid Gillman (4-6-0) and Harland Svare (2-2-0), missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 3rd place in the AFC West with a 6-8 record.

The 1971 San Diego Chargers, coached by Sid Gillman (4-6-0) and Harland Svare (2-2-0), missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 3rd place in the AFC West with a 6-8 record.

1971 San Diego Chargers season

1971 San Diego ChargersChargers

Missed Playoffs

6-8 (.429)

3rd place in NFL AFC West

Head Coach

Sid Gillman (4-6-0)
Harland Svare (2-2-0)

General Manager

Team Owner

Stadium

San Diego Stadium

Attendance

347,530 total
49,647 per game

1971 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

1 13 Leon Burns RB

3 65 Mike Montgomery RB

5 115 Bryant Salter QB

5 117 Ray White LB

5 119 Phil Asack DE

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