Rodney Harrison Will Enter the Chargers Hall of Fame
Former Los Angeles Chargers safety, Rodney Harrison, will be the 36th player to be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Monday. Harrison’s induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the Chargers’ Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, October 23rd. The Chargers selected Harrison in the fifth round of the 1994 draft. In his first season, the Chargers reached the team’s only Super Bowl appearance, losing to the San Francisco 49ers. Harrison spent nine of his 15 NFL seasons with the Chargers, transforming from a special teams player to one of the best safeties in the NFL and gaining fame for his strong hits, earning him the nickname “The Hitman”.The Chargers created their Hall of Fame in 1976, which includes coaches, a former general manager, and co-owners. Tight end Antonio Gates is the most recent player to be inducted, earning the honor in 2023. Former majority owners Alex and Faye Spanos were inducted in 2024.Rodney personified a Chargers football era defined by physicality, emotion, relentless effort, toughness, and courage. For nearly a decade, he gave his all for the Chargers, setting a standard of accountability and setting the bar for competitive greatness.
John Spanos, President of Football Operations
After the 2002 season, the Chargers released Harrison. He then signed a six-year contract in February 2003 with the New England Patriots, where he played six more seasons, won two Super Bowls, and was twice All-Pro.What I remember most about Rodney is his incredible toughness. He was a relentless, hard-hitting safety, fearless in every sense of the word. He had all the tools: speed, instincts, and range, but what set him apart was that physical edge, that toughness that you don’t always see, even among the best. He stood out from day one.
Bobby Ross, former head coach
