Fans welcome Chargers back with cheers

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - And while the season is now over the Chargers and their fans -- the team was met by a hero's welcome as they returned to San Diego.

Fans waited anxiously at Chargers Park for the team to arrive Sunday night.

In this video report, CBS News 8's Alicia Summers has more on the big welcome home.

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