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 all the way 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.

In spite of 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 major 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!