12 Facts About Earl Faison

Earl Faison was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the American Football League between 1960 and 1966.

Earl Faison spent most of his career with the San Diego Chargers.

The 6-foot-5,260 pound Earl Faison had been an All-American at Indiana University, playing on both offense and defense.

Earl Faison was a member of the original "Fearsome Foursome" from 1961 to 1966.

Earl Faison missed the early portion of the 1962 season, after suffering a knee injury, then reported late the following year after a contract dispute.

On June 27,1967, Earl Faison was involved in a seven-player trade which sent him to the Denver Broncos, although 10 days later, the team returned him to the Dolphins, who then placed him on waivers on July 24.

Earl Faison then returned to California as an educator and football coach, and while at Lincoln High School, he served as head coach during the era of future Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen before eventually serving as the school's principal.

Earl Faison later went on to become the Vice Principal at University City High School in San Diego.

Earl Faison is a member of The Pigskin Club Of Washington, DC National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.

In 1997, Earl Faison was inducted by the San Diego Hall of Champions into the Breitbard Hall of Fame honoring San Diego's finest athletes both on and off the playing surface.

Earl Faison was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

Earl Faison died on June 12,2016, in Prescott, Arizona.