Louie Kelcher

Quick Facts

Full Name	Louie Kelcher
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1953(1953-08-23)
Age	71
Birthplace	Beaumont
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Leo

Louie Kelcher Biography

Louie Kelcher is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 23, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. He was a defensive tackle and All-Pro in 1978. He was a defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers, and the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL great Joe Montana was his teammate on the 49ers., a great NFL player, was his teammate with the 49ers.

Kelcher was known for his immense size. Standing 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m), he once said his weight varied between 280 pounds (130 kg) and infinity. He wore size 17EEE shoes, and had a size 16.5 ring finger. He was drafted in the 2nd round in 1975 and was named to the NFL All-Rookie team. In nine seasons (1975–1983) with the Chargers, Kelcher was selected to three Pro Bowls (1978, 1979 and 1981), twice as a starter. He was named All-AFC in 1977, 1978 and 1980; 1st-team All-Pro in 1977 and 1978; and 2nd-team All-Pro in 1980 and

1981. In 1977, his teammates voted him the team’s Most Valuable Player.

Kelcher was sidelined in 1979 for all but three minutes after a knee operation. He returned in 1980, teaming with fellow 1975 Chargers’ draftees Fred Dean and Gary “Big Hands” Johnson as the Chargers led the NFL in sacks (60). Johnson and Dean were named 1st-team All-Pro, with Kelcher being named 2nd-team All-Pro. The trio, along with Leroy Jones formed a defensive frontline that was locally nicknamed the Bruise Brothers. In the 1980 AFC Championship Game against the Oakland Raiders, Kelcher has 20 tackles, 10 solo and 10 assisted, and also one sack. In the Epic in Miami, the 1981 divisional playoff which became one of the greatest football games ever, the Dolphins were leading 38–31 in the fourth quarter and threatening to score again at the Chargers’ 20 when Kelcher stripped the ball from Miami’s Andra Franklin and San Diego’s Pete Shaw recovered the fumble. The Chargers rallied to force overtime and won 41–38. Don “Air” Coryell’s Chargers teams of that era are mostly remembered for its high-scoring, pass-oriented offense. The Chargers won the AFC West from 1979–1981 and made the playoffs in 1982.

He was born in Beaumont Texas.

Louie Kelcher Net Worth

Louie Kelcher is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Louie Kelcher 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from French High School, Texas.

Southern Methodist University was his college football team.

Louis James Kelcher (born August 23, 1953) is an American retired professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), spending most of his career with the San Diego Chargers. He was a four- time All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowl selection. His outstanding performance made him one of the team’s most popular players from 1975 through 1983. Kelcher was inducted into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame, and is a member of the franchise’s 40th and 50th Anniversary Teams. He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University and French High School in Beaumont, Texas.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Louie Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Louie Kelcher celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Louie Kelcher

1. Louie Kelcher played defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers.
2. He was drafted in 1975 and played until 1983.
3. Kelcher was a four-time Pro Bowler.
4. He was named First-Team All-Pro twice.
5. Kelcher helped lead the Chargers to their first playoff appearance in 14 years.
6. He recorded 20 sacks in the 1980 season, a team record.
7. Kelcher is considered one of the greatest players in Chargers history.
8. He was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1995.
9. Kelcher finished his career with 51 sacks and six fumble recoveries.
10. After retiring from football, he became a successful businessman and philanthropist.