born 1981
Philip Rivers is a former professional American football quarterback, known for his long career in the National Football League (NFL) primarily with the San Diego Chargers and later the Indianapolis Colts. Born on December 8, 1981, in Decatur, Alabama, he was a standout player at North Carolina State University before being selected fourth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. Rivers is recognized for his strong arm, competitive spirit, and impressive passing statistics, including over 63,000 career passing yards and 421 touchdown passes.