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LaDainian Tomlinson probably doesn't get enough due, historically. He's one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He's fifth all time in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage, second all time in rushing touchdowns, and his 2006 MVP season stands as one of the greatest seasons the NFL has ever seen. The San Diego Chargers will honor him as one of their all-time greats, making him the fourth Charger to have his number retired. Tomlinson's No. 21 will go alongside Dan Fouts' No. 14, Lance Alworth's No. 19 and Junior Seau's No. 55. Great company there. The Chargers announced Tomlinson will be inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame and have his number retired during a ceremony at halftime of a Sunday night game on Nov. 22 against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today! ] Of course the one mark against Tomlinson is he never helped take the Chargers to a Super Bowl, and his postseason numbers don't compare to what he put up in the regular season. But that doesn't diminish the rest: the special running ability (seven straight 1,200-yard seasons), the uncanny receiving ability (624 catches is 60th all time and more than Hall of Famers like Fred Biletnikoff and Alworth) and incredible scoring ability (his 31-touchdown season in 2006 is three more than the second-best season ever). Tomlinson is one of the most remarkable players in NFL history. Getting honored by the Chargers is a good practice for when Canton calls. - - - - - - - Frank Schwab is the editor of Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at shutdowncorner@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @YahooSchwab
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