Johnny Sanders

Johnny Sanders (July 22, 1922 – October 26, 1990) was an American professional football executive in the National Football League (NFL). He was the general manager of the San Diego Chargers for 11 seasons from 1976 until 1986, developing them into a Super Bowl contender. He was named the NFL executive of the year by Sporting News in 1979.

For other uses, see Johnny Sanders (disambiguation).

Johnny Sanders
Personal information
Born:(1922-07-22)July 22, 1922
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Died:October 26, 1990(1990-10-26) (aged 68)
La Mesa, California, U.S.
Career information
High school:Van Nuys
(Los Angeles, California)
College:Occidental
Career history
As an executive:
  • Los Angeles Rams (1952–1963)
    Scout
  • Los Angeles Rams (1964–1968)
    Director of player personnel
  • Los Angeles Rams (1969–1974)
    Assistant general manager
  • San Diego Chargers (1975)
    Assistant for player personnel
  • San Diego Chargers (1976–1986)
    General manager
  • San Diego Chargers (1987)
    Assistant director of football operations
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL Executive of the Year (1979)
Executive profile at PFR
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