Walt Sweeney dies at 71; offensive guard for the San Diego Chargers

Fearsomely aggressive and a fan favorite, he spent 11 years with the Chargers and two with the Washington Redskins. He struggled with drugs throughout his career.In his first game in 1963 with the San Diego Chargers, Walt Sweeney established a pattern that would mark his 13 seasons as a star in professional football.