John Hadl

John Hadl
Hadl in 1971
No. 21, 12
Positions
Personal information
Born(1940-02-15)February 15, 1940
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2022(2022-11-30) (aged 82)
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolLawrence
CollegeKansas (1959–1961)
NFL draft1962: 1st round, 10th overall pick
AFL draft1962: 3rd round, 24th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Kansas (1978)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Kansas (1979–1981)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Los Angeles Rams (1982)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Denver Broncos (1983)
    Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach
  • Los Angeles Express (19841985)
    Head coach
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Passing attempts4,687
Passing completions2,363
Completion percentage50.4%
TDINT244–268
Passing yards33,503
Passer rating67.4
Rushing yards1,112
Rushing touchdowns16
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Regular season13–23 (.361)
Postseason1–1 (.500)
Career14–24 (.368)
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

John Willard Hadl (Pronounced: HAY-dull) (February 15, 1940 – November 30, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for 16 years in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He won an AFL championship with the San Diego Chargers in 1963. Hadl was named an AFL All-Star four times and was selected to two Pro Bowls. He was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame.

Hadl played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. A two-time All-American, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Hadl played in three AFL title games with San Diego before the league's merger with the NFL. He finished his career with the Los Angeles Rams, the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Oilers. He also played as a punter for five seasons.