Junior Seau: 1969-2012

Junior Seau rushes the quarterback — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Junior Seau (55) of the University of Southern California Trojans rushes the quarterback of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish during an NCAA game on October 21, 1989 in South Bend, Indiana. Seau was drafted with the No. 5 pick in the 1990 draft by the Chargers and immediately became a starter.

Linebacker Junior Seau (55) of the San Diego Chargers wraps up running back Fred McCrary (41) of the Philadelphia Eagles during a game played at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1995. From 1991-2002, Seau didn't miss a Pro Bowl berth. He was named the 1994 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

San Diego Chargers Junior Seau celebrates the Chargers stopping the Kansas City Chiefs on a crucial 4th down conversion late in the 4th quarter at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9 1994.

Junior Seau (55) of the San Diego Chargers gets ready to move at the snap during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Nov. 26 2000. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 17-16.

Junior Seau, linebacker on the San Diego Chargers celebrates his quarterback sack versus the Buffalo Bills at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 28, 2001. The Chargers won 27-24.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau tackles for the ball on Sept. 7, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium, Miami, Florida. The Houston Texans defeated the Dolphins 21-20 to open the NFL football season.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau sets on defense against the Carolina Panthers, Sept. 25, 2005 in Miami.

Junior Seau tackles Kenny Watson of the Cincinnati Bengals — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Kenny Watson of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball against Junior Seau and Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins on September 19, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

George W. Bush presents an award to recipient Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau — Getty Images/Alex Wong

U.S. President George W. Bush presents an award to Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau during the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and presentation of the President's Volunteer Service Awards at the East Room of the White House May 25, 2005 in Washington, DC.

Former San Diego Chargers football player Junior Seau smiles during a news conference announcing his retirement from pro football in San Diego, Aug. 14, 2006.

Junior Seau reacts after a defensive play — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) reacts after a defensive play during a football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Dec. 23, 2007.

Junior Seau celebrates after making a play — Getty Images/Chris McGrath

Junior Seau (55) of the New England Patriots celebrates after making a play against the New York Giants on Dec. 29, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau smiles during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass., July 28, 2007.

Junior Seau (55) and Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots celebrate with the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy after the Patriots won 21-12 against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers 21-12 in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Jan. 20, 2008.

Junior Seau warms up on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) warms up on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass., Jan. 10, 2010.

Former San Diego Chargers great Junior Seau smiles during his induction into the Chargers Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game in San Diego, Nov. 27, 2011.

San Diego Chargers football fan Paul Camacho wears the uniform of Junior Seau as he stands in front of the team's headquarters, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in San Diego. Former NFL star Junior Seau was found shot to death at his home Wednesday morning in what police said appeared to be a suicide. He was 43. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)