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Los Angeles Rams Team History

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  • Los Angeles Rams 1946

    First Move to Los Angeles

    On January 12, 1946, Reeves obtained the consent of the NFL to allow his team to relocate to Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which had a seating capacity at the time of 105,000 far greater than their Cleveland venue. This placed the Rams more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) away from the nearest NFL team, at the ...
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  • Anaheim Stadium - Los Angeles Rams 1979

    Starting over in Anaheim

    Prior to their 1979 Super Bowl season, owner Carroll Rosenbloom drowned in an accident; his widow, Georgia Frontiere, inherited 70% ownership of the team. Frontiere fired her step-son, Steve Rosenbloom, to assume total control of the franchise. As had been planned prior to Carroll Rosenbloom’s death, the Rams moved from their longtime home at the L.A. Coliseum to Anaheim Stadium ...
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  • LA Rams Move to St. Louis

    Relocate to St. Louis

    Georgia Frontiere attempted to relocate the Rams to Baltimore, Maryland, but that deal was eventually stopped. Mrs. Frontiere then sought to relocate the team to the city of St. Louis. NFL owners (of the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Giants, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals, and the Minnesota Vikings, specifically) voted to oppose the move, arguing that Frontiere who was claiming ...
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  • LA Rams Return 2016

    Move Back To Los Angeles Again

    The day following the conclusion of the 2015 regular season, the Rams, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers all filed to relocate to Los Angeles. The same day, the NFL announced that any franchise approved for relocation would need to pay a $550 million relocation fee. On January 12, 2016, the NFL owners voted 30–2 to allow the Rams to ...
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  • City of Champions Stadium

    City of Champions Stadium Opens in 2019

    The Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park is a sports and entertainment district currently under construction in Inglewood, California, United States, about 3 miles (5 km) from Los Angeles International Airport and adjacent to The Forum. The stadium will serve as the home of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) when it opens ...
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  • Los Angeles Rams 2021 Super Bowl Win

    Rams’ Star Studded Roster Pays Off in Comeback Super Bowl Win

    The National Football Conference (NFC) champion Los Angeles Rams defeated the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Cincinnati Bengals, 23–20. The game was played on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the home stadium of the LA Rams, marking the second consecutive Super Bowl and second overall Super Bowl to feature a team playing and winning in its ...
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History of the Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. The team has been around since 1936, initially based in Cleveland, Ohio. They moved to Los Angeles in 1946 and have remained there ever since. Throughout their long history, the Rams have won three NFL championships (1945, 1951, and 1999) and two Super Bowls (XIV and XXXVI).

The Rams’ success began with their move to LA, where they quickly became a powerhouse franchise led by legendary head coach George Allen from 1966-1970. Under his guidance, the team went on an incredible run that included five consecutive division titles from 1973-1977—the longest streak of any NFC West team at that time—and seven straight playoff appearances between 1975-1981, which remains a record for all teams today!

In addition to Allen’s impressive tenure with the club was Hall of Fame quarterback Roman Gabriel who threw for over 20 touchdowns four times during his career with them (1967–1972). Another significant era came under Dick Vermeil, who coached them from 1973–1982, leading them back into contention after down several years prior; this included taking home another division title in 1979 along with making it all way to Super Bowl XIV only to lose narrowly against Pittsburgh Steelers 31 – 19.

Finally, after almost two decades without much success or even playoff appearances, things changed drastically when Jeff Fisher took over coaching duties; he made an immediate impact winning six straight games in late season 2005, resulting first winning record since 1989! This momentum carried through the following year, 2006, when despite not making playoffs, still managed a 10 - 6 regular season finish, followed up the 2007 13 - 3 mark by earning top-seed NFC conference & hosting a first-round game against Seattle Seahawks, who defeated 34 – 14. Unfortunately following seasons proved too tricky due handle & eventually led departure of Fisher in 2015, ending their nearly decade-long tenure and ultimately leading hiring of Sean McVay in 2017 — the youngest head coach in league history — who turned their fortunes around immediately by guiding the squad 11 - 5 regular season record plus trip wild card playoffs 2018 besting Dallas Cowboys 30 – 22 before falling Atlanta Falcons 26 – 13 Divisional Round.

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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 Los Angeles Rams are among the most iconic teams in the National Football League, and their unique name has been a part of their identity since 1936. But where did this nickname come from? It’s an exciting story from when the team began as a professional football franchise.

When it was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1937, owner Homer Marshman wanted to give his team a solid and intimidating image. He chose “Rams” because he felt it represented strength and power—two traits essential for any successful football team at the time. The logo also featured two Rams butting heads together—symbolizing toughness on offense and defense alike!

But there is another reason why Marshman chose this particular nickname: In addition to its aggressive connotations, “rams" were also used by farmers across America as beasts of burden during plowing season or for other agricultural purposes; thus making them synonymous with hard work ethic which resonated with many people within those rural communities at that period - something very important for fans who lived outside major cities like Chicago or New York City (where other NFL franchises originated). This connection between farming/rural life & sports gave birth to what we now know today as "the Los Angeles Rams."

Over 80 years later, they remain one of only three original NFL franchises still standing - a testament to how resilient they have been throughout these decades and how much history lies behind each letter spelling out RAMS!

Championship
Super Bowl 1
2021, 1999
NFL Championship 0
1945

Stadium
2020 - Present / SoFi Stadium
2018 - 2019 / Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park (during construction)
2016 - 2019 / Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

*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

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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

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