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Remembering Junior Seau (1969 - 2012) (19 images)

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was found dead at his California home May 2, 2012 of a possibly self-inflicted gunshot. Seau was drafted by the Chargers in 1990 from USC and went on to a stellar career that included a dozen Pro Bowl appearances. He was the UPI Defensive Player of the Year in 1992.



New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau waits for a game against the Oakland Raiders to begin at the Coliseum in Oakland, California on December 14, 2008. The Patriots defeated the Raiders 49-26. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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U.S. President George W. Bush stands with NFL player Junior Seau during the presentation of the President’s Volunteer Service Awards at a ceremony marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 25, 2005, in the East Room of the White House. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi (54) celebrates with teammate Junior Seau (55) after Bruschi sacked Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on October 7, 2007. The Patriots defeated the Browns 34-17. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)
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New England Patriots line backer Junior Seau speaks to the media during Media Day at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 29, 2007. Super Bowl XLII will feature the New York Giants vs. the New England Patriots on February 3. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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New England Patriots line backer Junior Seau speaks to the media during Media Day at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 29, 2007. Super Bowl XLII will feature the New York Giants vs. the New England Patriots on February 3. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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New England Patriots line backer Junior Seau speaks to the media during Media Day at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 29, 2007. Super Bowl XLII will feature the New York Giants vs. the New England Patriots on February 3. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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