Legendary football coach Don Coryell has been elected into Pro Football Hall of Fame!! His memorial service served as a tribute to his remarkable career. He was the head coach at San Diego State 1961-1972 and head coach of the San Diego Chargers 1978-1986. July 19, 2010 Thousands of people packed the San Diego State University campus today to pay their respects to a local coaching legend. A celebration of life was held in honor of Don Coryell. News 8’s Phil Blauer is live at SDSU with more on the service and some of the big sports names who attended. They paid tribute to the man who revolutionized the passing game in the NFL. Joe Gibbs, John Madden, and Dan Fouts were among the speakers. September 25, 1978 San Diego Chargers practice and Dan Fouts and Don Coryell interviews. Date unknown on press conference.