LaDainian Tomlinson
American football player
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| September 2018 | Appeared in the feature film 'God Bless the Broken Road', which was released after being originally announced in 2016. |
| 2017 | Joined the Los Angeles Chargers as a special assistant to ownership, helping to build a new fanbase after the team's move to Los Angeles. |
| 2017 | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. |
| 2016 | Wrote the foreword for Chris Tomlinson's book 'Tomlinson Hill', exploring the historical connection between their families. |
| 2015 | Has his jersey number 21 retired by the San Diego Chargers. |
| December 9 2014 | Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame |
| August 2012 | Joined NFL Network's Sunday morning show 'First on the Field' as an analyst. |
| 2011 | Birth of his daughter. |
| 2011 | LaDainian Tomlinson's contract with the New York Jets expires, prompting consideration of retirement after the season-ending loss in Miami. |
| December 2011 | In his final NFL season, Tomlinson passed Jerome Bettis for fifth place on the career rushing yards leaderboard. |
| December 2011 | Tomlinson scored the 162nd and final touchdown of his career on a 19-yard catch from Mark Sanchez. |
| November 2011 | Tomlinson passed Barry Sanders for fifth place on the all-time yards from scrimmage list during a game against New England, though he subsequently suffered an MCL injury. |
| September 2011 | In week 3, Tomlinson had his third 100-yard receiving game, catching five passes for 116 yards and a touchdown against Oakland, tying his career-long 74-yard reception. |
| June 18 2011 | Tomlinson signs a ceremonial one-day contract with the San Diego Chargers and officially announces his retirement. Chargers president Dean Spanos declares that no other Charger will ever wear Tomlinson's No. 21. |
| May 11 2011 | Tomlinson returns to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego to speak at a memorial for Junior Seau, a former Charger who was a positive influence during Tomlinson's rookie season. |
| 2010 | Birth of his son. |
| September 2010 | In week 4, Tomlinson recorded his first 100-yard rushing game in nearly two years against the Buffalo Bills, running 19 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week. |
| March 14 2010 | LaDainian Tomlinson signed a two-year, $5.2 million contract with the New York Jets, choosing the team for its offensive system and championship potential. |
| February 22 2010 | Tomlinson was released by the San Diego Chargers after nine seasons with the team, marking the end of his tenure with the franchise he had been closely associated with throughout his career. |
| January 2010 | Tomlinson led the Jets in rushing with 914 yards and 52 catches for 368 yards, passing Tony Dorsett and Eric Dickerson to reach sixth place on the NFL's career rushing yardage leaderboard. |
| January 2010 | In the AFC Divisional Round, Tomlinson rushed 10 times for 43 yards and caught a seven-yard touchdown in a 28-21 win against New England. |
| January 2010 | In the AFC Wild Card Round, Tomlinson rushed 16 times for 82 yards and scored both Jets touchdowns in a 17-16 win against Indianapolis. |
| January 31 2010 | LaDainian Tomlinson was named to the NFL's 2000s All-Decade Team, highlighting his exceptional performance with 12,490 rushing yards and 138 rushing touchdowns during the decade. |
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