In the early 1960s, the San Diego Chargers were a powerhouse in the American Football League.

In 1966, the franchise was purchased by a very successful California businesman named Gene Klein.  He paid the them-princely sum of 10 million dollars. 

But after running the team for 18 years, Klein solded in 1984. 

And a couple of years later he wrote a book about his experience, which he called First Down And a Billion. And that's when I met him.