SPORTS TEAM HISTORY

Sports Team HistorySports Logo History
  • Home
  • Sports History
    • Baseball History
    • Basketball History
    • College History
    • Football History
    • Hockey History
    • Soccer History
  • Greatest Player Polls
  • More…
    • STH News
    • Sports Team History Products
STH #3 Home Header 1440x650

Cleveland Rams Team History

STH Clash of Logos NFL - Banner
Cleveland Rams




  • 1937
  • 1946
  • rams-letterhead

    Cleveland Rams Team Formation

    The Cleveland Rams were founded by attorney Homer Marshman in 1936. Their name, the Rams, comes from the nickname of Fordham University. “Rams” was selected to honor the hard work of the football players that came out of that university. They were part of the newly formed American Football League and finished the 1936 regular season in second place with ...
    Read More
    See Full Story
  • Cleveland Rams 1945 Championship

    Reeves Looking to Move to Los Angeles

    On January 12, 1946, Reeves was denied a request by the other NFL owners to move the Cleveland Rams to Los Angeles and the then-103,000-seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. He threatened to end his relationship with the NFL and get out of the professional football business altogether unless the transfer to Los Angeles was permitted. A settlement was reached and, ...
    Read More
    See Full Story

Rams Primary Logo

History of the Rams

The Cleveland Rams were an American professional football team that played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1937 to 1945. The franchise was founded by attorney Homer Marshman and player-coach Damon Wetzel, who acquired the rights to an NFL franchise in Cleveland for $2,500.

In their first season of play (1937), the Rams posted a respectable 7–5 record under coach Wetzel and made it to the NFL Championship Game before falling short against Washington Redskins 28–21. Despite this success, financial difficulties caused by World War II forced them out of business after just eight seasons in 1945.

During their time in the member of NFL, they had some great players such as quarterback Bob Waterfield who won league MVP honors twice while playing with them; running back Parker Hall, who led all rushers with 858 yards during his rookie season; end Jim Benton, whose career receptions total still stands at third on team list behind only Tom Fears and Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch; linebacker Les Richter is also known for being one most feared tackler's game ever saw during the 1950s/60s era when he later starred Los Angeles Rams years after original club disbanded.

Despite having been around less than a decade long history, there is no denying impact left upon the sport itself in many ways. From two championship appearances and winning one title outright, proving could compete among the best teams league even though finances weren't always ideal situation working within or without any significant superstars roster, helping pave the way for future franchises like the LA version, which went win multiple championships own right over following decades plus numerous hall fame inductees both eras combined – legacy remains strong force be reckoned today's modern landscape pro football worldwide!

Rams Products

WILSON Sporting Goods NFL Los Angeles Rams Team Logo Football , Black, Mini Size
4.8 out of 5 stars(3037)
Buy on Amazon
Franklin Sports NFL Los Angeles Rams Football - Youth Mini Football - 8.5" Football- SPACELACE Easy Grip Texture- Perfect for Kids !
4.6 out of 5 stars(1474)
Buy on Amazon
The Cleveland Rams: The NFL Champs Who Left Too Soon, 1936-1945
4.8 out of 5 stars(30)
Buy on Amazon
Franklin Sports Los Angeles Rams Youth NFL Football Receiver Gloves - Receiver Gloves For Kids - NFL Team Logos and Silicone Palm - Youth M/L Pair
4.6 out of 5 stars(14810)
Buy on Amazon
Kelce
5.0 out of 5 stars(563)
Buy on Amazon
Franklin Sports Cleveland Browns Kids Football Uniform Set - NFL Youth Football Costume for Boys & Girls - Set Includes Helmet, Jersey & Pants - Medium
4.6 out of 5 stars(12715)
Buy on Amazon
Live Sports Live on Paramount+
1.0 out of 5 stars(2)
Buy on Amazon
The Best is Yet to Come
5.0 out of 5 stars(19)
Buy on Amazon
FOX Sports: Watch Live
2.6 out of 5 stars(33)
Buy on Amazon
SUNFLYLIG Plus Size Shirts Off Shoulder Baseball Graphic T Shirts for Women Football Graphic Short Sleeve T-Shirts Tops(Large, Grey)
4.1 out of 5 stars(781)
Buy on Amazon
Sunday Night Football
Buy on Amazon
Franklin Sports NFL Los Angeles Rams Football - Youth Football - Mini 8.5" Rubber Football - Perfect for Kids - Team Logos and Colors!
4.6 out of 5 stars(1195)
Buy on Amazon
Game of My Life Rams: Memorable Stories of Rams Football
4.6 out of 5 stars(47)
Buy on Amazon
Skinit Decal Gaming Skin Compatible with Xbox One Controller - Officially Licensed NFL Buffalo Bills Large Logo Design
4.4 out of 5 stars(41)
Buy on Amazon
Nfl's Greatest Moments [VHS]
Buy on Amazon
Coach Prime - Season 1: Trailer
4.9 out of 5 stars(249)
Buy on Amazon
The Children's Place Baby Single Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Bodysuits, Football, 0-3 Months
4.8 out of 5 stars(1063)
Buy on Amazon
For Bare Feet NFL 4 Stripe Deuce Crew Sock, Los Angeles Rams, Large
4.8 out of 5 stars(10750)
Buy on Amazon
College Football Coach: Career Edition
3.1 out of 5 stars(22)
Buy on Amazon
Infant Baby Boys Girls Football Season Jumpsuit Watch Football with Daddy Funny Romper Playsuit Sweatshirt (with Daddy, 6-12 Months)
4.6 out of 5 stars(135)
Buy on Amazon
Super Rams - Celebrating the Los Angeles Rams NFL Championship
4.5 out of 5 stars(41)
Buy on Amazon
Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men
Buy on Amazon
FOCO Los Angeles Rams NFL Mens Gradient Wordmark Gel Slide - M
4.6 out of 5 stars(13365)
Buy on Amazon
newhen Football Decoration Charms Gift for Sport Favor Man Women Adults
4.7 out of 5 stars(39)
Buy on Amazon
Super Bowl LVI | Commemorative Dueling Football | Cincinatti Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams | 2022 | Youth Size
4.8 out of 5 stars(130)
Buy on Amazon




Established
1936

City
Cleveland - Los Angeles - St. Louis - Los Angeles

League History
1936 – Present / National Football League

Team History
2016 - Present / Los Angeles Rams
1995 - 2015 / St. Louis Rams
1946 - 1994 / Los Angeles Rams
1936 - 1945 / Cleveland Rams

Nickname
Rams - The Cleveland Rams were among the first teams to join the National Football League (NFL). The team was established in 1937 and played home games at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. While they had a short-lived tenure with only five seasons before moving to Los Angeles, their name has remained an iconic part of NFL history.

The origin story behind the “Rams” nickname is quite interesting. It all started when co-owner Homer Marshman noticed a Fordham University football game on television and noticed that many of their players had horns painted on their helmets as part of school tradition. He believed this would make for an excellent mascot for his new professional team; thus, the “Cleveland Rams” was born!

Since then, other teams have adopted similar nicknames, such as St Louis's "Cardinals" or Atlanta's "Falcons," but none can compare to how it all began with Cleveland's beloved team - The Rams! Despite leaving Ohio in 1945, they remain etched into our hearts, just like any true sports fan knows - once you're a Ram...you'll always be one!

Championship
Super Bowl 0
1999
NFL Championship 1
1945

Stadium
2020 – Present / SoFi Stadium
2018 – 2019 / Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park (during construction)
2019 / Dignity Health Sports Park
2017 – 2018 / StubHub Center

*St. Louis*
2001 - 2015 / Edward Jones Dome
2001 / Dome at America's Center
1995 - 2000 / Trans World Dome

*Los Angeles*
1980 - 1994 / Anaheim Stadium
1946 - 1979 / Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

*Cleveland*
1936 - 1937, 1939 - 1941, 1945 / Cleveland Municipal Stadium
1937, 1942, 1944 - 1945 / League Park
1938 / Shaw Stadium

Owner
2010 - Present / Stan Kroenke
2008 - 2010 / Chip Rosenbloom, Lucia Rodriguez, and Stan Kroenke
1995 - 2008 / Georgia Frontiere and Stan Kroenke
1979 - 1995 / Georgia Frontiere
1972 - 1979 / Carroll Rosenbloom
1971 - 1972 / Robert Irsay
1941 - 1971 / Dan Reeves
1936 - 1941 / Homer Marshman

Who is the greatest Cleveland Rams?
  • Add your greatest player

To qualify as the greatest player for this team, the player must have played one season for this team. If not, we will remove the player.
* verifies that player has played for this team as an added player by a fan.

Retired Number
7 / Bob Waterfield
28 / Marshall Faulk
29 / Eric Dickerson
74 / Merlin Olsen
75 / Deacon Jones
78 / Jackie Slater
80 / Isaac Bruce
85 / Jack Youngblood

*Blue is this team’s history

Sports News History

Sports News Worth Knowing

RSS NFL Headline News

  • Follow live: Seahawks, Giants both struggling on offense
  • Jets’ Sauce Gardner addresses costly holding penalty that erased INT, led to Robert Saleh unsportsmanlike call
  • ‘I lost us that game’: Jets fall after Wilson fumble
  • Bears, coach Matt Eberflus can’t get on the same page about why Chase Claypool wasn’t at Sunday’s game
  • Follow Week 4 live: Dolphins-Bills in early season game of the year

Sports Market History

Sports Team Marketplace of Champions!

NFL Logo Battle

NFL Greatest Player

STH Product Sale

NFL Teams
Menu
  • Arizona Cardinals
    • Phoenix Cardinals
    • St. Louis Cardinals
    • Chicago Cardinals
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Carolina Panthers
  • Chicago Bears
    • Chicago Staleys
    • Decatur Staleys
  • Cincinnati Bengals
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Denver Broncos
  • Detroit Lions
    • Portsmouth Spartans
  • Green Bay Packers
  • Houston Texans
  • Indianapolis Colts
    • Baltimore Colts
    • Dallas Texans
  • Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Kansas City Chiefs
    • Dallas Texans
  • Las Vegas Raiders
    • Oakland Raiders
    • Los Angeles Raiders
  • Los Angeles Chargers
    • San Diego Chargers
  • Los Angeles Rams
    • St. Louis Rams
    • Cleveland Rams
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • New England Patriots
    • Boston Patriots
  • New Orleans Saints
  • New York Giants
  • New York Jets
    • Titans of New York
  • Philadelphia Eagles
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • San Francisco 49ers
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Tennessee Titans
    • Tennessee Oilers
    • Houston Oilers
  • Washington Commanders
    • Washington Football Team
    • Washington Redskins
    • Boston Redskins
    • Boston Braves
  • Proposed Teams
    • Baltimore Bombers

STH News

Latest Sports Team History News

Could the Kentucky Basketball team land the 5 Star recruit Boogie Fland?

September 28, 2023

USFL Venues | Information on Ford Field, Protective Stadium, Canton Hall of Fame Village, and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

September 26, 2023

What Makes The Walter Payton Award Prestigious?

September 23, 2023

Giants vs. Jets: Who Is the Main New Jersey Football Team?

September 19, 2023

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
Sports Logo History
Sports News History
Sports Market History
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Sports Team History
© 2013 - 2023 Sports History Group LLC - All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Sports History
    • Baseball History
    • Basketball History
    • College History
    • Football History
    • Hockey History
    • Soccer History
  • Greatest Player Polls
  • More…
    • STH News
    • Sports Team History Products
Available for Amazon Prime