From Tokyo to Brazil: How a 1976 preseason game launched the NFL's global empire. Discover the wild story of the Chargers' groundbreaking trip to Japan, filled with lost taxi rides, Schlitz beer runs, and a lettuce farmer's million-dollar dream. Hear how a young Dan Fouts and his teammates navigated culture shock, a rain-soaked field, and the enthusiastic cheers of Japanese fans, paving the way for the NFL's international ambitions.
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