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| Established | February 12, 1937 | ||||||||||||
| Colors | Royal blue, sol |
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The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team. They are based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams play in the National Football League (NFL). They are part of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Rams play their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. They share this stadium with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The team started in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in Cleveland, Ohio. They won the 1945 NFL Championship Game. Then, they moved to Los Angeles in 1946. This made them the only NFL championship team to play the next season in a different city. The team played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum until 1980. Then, they moved to Anaheim Stadium in Orange County, California. The Rams played in their first Super Bowl in 1979. They lost Super Bowl XIV to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After the 1994 NFL season, the Rams moved to St. Louis, Missouri. They became the St. Louis Rams. Five seasons later, they won Super Bowl XXXIV by beating the Tennessee Titans. The team then lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the New England Patriots. After the 2015 NFL season, the team moved back to Los Angeles for the 2016 NFL season. The Rams played in Super Bowl LIII but lost to the Patriots. Three years later, the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. They beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20. This made them the second NFL team to win the Super Bowl in their home stadium.
The Rams are the only NFL team to win championships in three different cities. They won in Cleveland in 1945. They won in Los Angeles in 1951 and 2021. And they won in St. Louis in 1999.
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Team History
Cleveland Rams (1936–1945)
The Cleveland Rams were started in 1936 by Homer Marshman and Damon Wetzel. Wetzel chose the name "Rams" because he liked the Fordham Rams college team. The team first played in the American Football League. They finished second in 1936.
The Rams joined the National Football League on February 12, 1937. They were one of several short-lived teams in Cleveland. The team moved stadiums often and had many losing seasons. However, Parker Hall was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 1939.
In 1941, Dan Reeves bought the Rams. The team stopped playing in 1943 because many players were away fighting in World War II. They started playing again in 1944.
Winning the NFL Championship (1945)
The team finally found success in 1945. This was their last season in Ohio. Adam Walsh became the head coach. Quarterback Bob Waterfield, a rookie, was named the league's Most Valuable Player. He helped the Rams get a 9–1 record. They won their first NFL Championship 15–14 against the Washington Redskins. The winning points came from a safety. The next season, NFL rules changed so this type of play would not result in a score again.
First Time in Los Angeles (1946–1994)
On January 12, 1946, owner Dan Reeves wanted to move the Cleveland Rams to Los Angeles. Other NFL owners first said no. Reeves said he would leave the NFL if he couldn't move the team. So, the NFL allowed the move. This made the NFL the first professional sports league to play across the country.
Before 1946, there were no black players in professional American football. When the Rams moved to Los Angeles, they were told they had to sign at least one African-American player to use the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Rams agreed and signed Kenny Washington in March 1946. They signed Woody Strode in May 1946. This made the Rams the first NFL team to have black players.
The Rams were the first NFL team to play in Los Angeles. Their first pre-season game in L.A. drew 95,000 fans. They finished their first season in L.A. with a 6–4–1 record. The Coliseum was the Rams' home for over 30 years.
In 1948, Fred Gehrke painted horns on the Rams' helmets. This was the first helmet logo in pro football.
Winning the NFL Championship (1951)
The Rams were very successful in Southern California from 1949 to 1955. They played in the NFL Championship Game four times, winning once in 1951. They had the best offense in the NFL during this time. Key players were wide receiver Elroy Hirsch, Bob Waterfield, and Norm Van Brocklin. Hirsch was known for big plays. In 1951, he had 1,495 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. In 1950, the Rams became the first pro football team to have all their games shown on TV.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, other major sports teams moved to Los Angeles. Even with more competition, the Rams remained popular. They often drew large crowds to the Coliseum. The Los Angeles Chargers even moved to San Diego because they couldn't compete with the Rams' popularity.
The 1960s were known for the great defensive line called the "Fearsome Foursome." This group included Rosey Grier, Merlin Olsen, Deacon Jones, and Lamar Lundy. They helped the team become strong again in 1967. The Rams reached the conference championship that year. They were the first NFL team to have over one million fans attend their games in a season.
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Quarterback Roman Gabriel played for the Rams from 1962 to 1972. He was named the NFL MVP in 1969.
In 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom became the owner. The Rams were strong contenders in the 1970s. They won seven straight NFC West championships from 1973 to 1979. However, they lost four conference championship games during this time.
Moving to Anaheim (1980–1994)
The Rams' key player in the 1970s was Jack Youngblood. He was a tough defensive end. He even played on a broken leg during the Rams' run to the 1980 Super Bowl. In 1979, the Rams, led by quarterback Vince Ferragamo, reached their first Super Bowl. They beat the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Rams played the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. The game was played in Pasadena, California, near Los Angeles. The Rams played a tough game, leading at halftime. But the Steelers won 31–19.
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Before the 1979 NFL season, owner Carroll Rosenbloom passed away. His wife, Georgia Frontiere, became the owner. The Rams moved from the Coliseum to Anaheim Stadium in Orange County, California in 1980. The Coliseum was very large, making it hard to sell out games. This meant many games were not shown on local TV. Anaheim Stadium was smaller, making it easier to sell out games.
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In 1982, the Oakland Raiders also moved to Los Angeles. This split the Rams' fan base. Other Los Angeles sports teams like the Lakers and Dodgers were also winning championships. This caused the Rams' popularity to decline.
The Rams hired coach John Robinson in 1983. He helped the team improve. They made the playoffs in 1983 and 1984. In 1985, they reached the NFC Championship Game.
The most famous player during this time was running back Eric Dickerson. He was drafted in 1983. In 1984, Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards, which is still an NFL record. He was traded in 1987. The Rams continued to be strong with quarterback Jim Everett and receivers Henry Ellard and Flipper Anderson.
The Rams reached the NFC Championship Game in 1989. They lost to the San Francisco 49ers. This was the end of a successful era for the Rams in Los Angeles. They did not have another winning season before moving to St. Louis.
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Chuck Knox returned as head coach in 1992. But the team continued to struggle. They finished last in their division for three years. Fans lost interest as the team kept losing. One bright spot was running back Jerome Bettis. He ran for over 1,000 yards in his first two seasons.
The Rams blamed their stadium for their problems. Anaheim Stadium was built for baseball, so it wasn't ideal for football. The team could not get a new stadium in Los Angeles. So, owner Georgia Frontiere decided to move the team to St. Louis. Other NFL owners first rejected the move. But Frontiere threatened to sue. The owners then allowed the move in 1995.
St. Louis Rams (1995–2015)
The Rams' first two seasons in St. Louis (1995 and 1996) were not very successful. Their best player was Isaac Bruce.
The Greatest Show on Turf (1999–2001)
Dick Vermeil became head coach in 1997. The team struggled in his first two seasons.
The 1999 season started with an injury to quarterback Trent Green. Backup quarterback Kurt Warner took over. Warner had played in smaller leagues before. He teamed up with Marshall Faulk and Isaac Bruce. They led the Rams to one of the best offenses in NFL history. This offense became known as "The Greatest Show on Turf". Warner threw for 41 touchdowns. The Rams reached Super Bowl XXXIV and beat the Tennessee Titans 23–16. Warner was named the Super Bowl MVP.
After the Super Bowl win, Vermeil retired. His offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, became head coach. Martz led the Rams to Super Bowl XXXVI. They lost to the New England Patriots 20–17. The Rams' offense was very powerful during these years.
After 2001, the Rams' success declined. In 2005, Martz became ill and couldn't coach. The team fired him later. The Rams struggled for many years after this.
In 2008, owner Georgia Frontiere passed away. Her children took over the team. In 2009, Steve Spagnuolo became the new head coach. His first season was tough, with only one win.
In 2010, Stan Kroenke became the new owner of the Rams. The team got the first pick in the 2010 NFL draft. They chose quarterback Sam Bradford. The Rams improved in 2010, finishing with a 7–9 record. Bradford was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year.
However, the team struggled again in 2011. Spagnuolo was fired. The Rams' stadium in St. Louis, the Edward Jones Dome, was getting old. The team wanted a new stadium. Negotiations with St. Louis failed.
On December 17, 2015, the Rams played their last home game in St. Louis. They moved back to Los Angeles for the 2016 season. Many fans in St. Louis felt sad and upset about the move.
Return to Los Angeles (2016–present)
On January 5, 2015, news came out that owner Stan Kroenke was planning a new NFL stadium in Inglewood, California. The city approved the stadium. The Rams moved to their new stadium, SoFi Stadium, in 2020.
On January 12, 2016, NFL owners voted to allow the Rams to return to Los Angeles. The Rams held a press conference to announce their return. They sold over 56,000 season tickets quickly. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was their temporary home stadium from 2016 to 2019.
On April 14, 2016, the Rams traded for the first pick in the 2016 NFL draft. They chose quarterback Jared Goff. The Rams played their first game back in Los Angeles on August 13, 2016. It was a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. Over 89,000 fans attended. On September 18, the Rams won their first regular-season home game in Los Angeles since 1994. They beat the Seattle Seahawks 9–3.
On December 12, 2016, head coach Jeff Fisher was fired. John Fassel became the interim head coach.
Sean McVay Era (2017–present)
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On January 12, 2017, Sean McVay became the new head coach. At 30 years old, he was the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.
The 2017 season was a big turnaround for the Rams. Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley played much better. New receivers like Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods, and Cooper Kupp joined the team. The Rams' offense was compared to the "Greatest Show on Turf" teams.
On December 24, 2017, the Rams won their first NFC West title since 2003. They finished the season 11–5. They lost in the first round of the playoffs. But they went from scoring the fewest points in 2016 to leading the league in points scored in 2017.
In 2018, the Rams added more star players like Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, and Ndamukong Suh. Many experts thought the Rams could win the Super Bowl. They also signed Brandin Cooks and extended contracts for Todd Gurley and Rob Havenstein. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald signed a huge contract, making him one of the highest-paid defensive players ever.
The Rams started the 2018 season with an 8–0 record. This was their best start since 1969. They finished the season with a 13–3 record. This was the most wins for any NFL team in Los Angeles history.
The Rams beat the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs. Then, they beat the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game. This sent them to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2002. The game against the Saints had a controversial play where a penalty was not called.
The Rams lost Super Bowl LIII to the New England Patriots 13–3. It was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever.
In 2019, Todd Gurley had knee issues. The Rams traded Marcus Peters and acquired Jalen Ramsey. They also signed Clay Matthews and Eric Weddle. The team struggled with injuries on the offensive line. They finished the season 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
The 2020 season was affected by the pandemic. There were no fans in the stadium. The Rams also got new logos and uniforms. They opened their new home, SoFi Stadium.
The Rams finished the 2020 season with a 10–6 record. They made the playoffs. Quarterback Jared Goff got injured, so John Wolford started the final regular season game. In the Wild Card round, Wolford was injured, and Goff came in to help the Rams beat the Seahawks. They then lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round.
Winning Super Bowl LVI (2021)
Before the 2021 season, the Rams traded Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions. They got quarterback Matthew Stafford in return. They also added veteran running back Sony Michel and wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Odell Beckham Jr..
Fans were allowed back in SoFi Stadium for the 2021 season. Matthew Stafford had a great debut, leading the Rams to a 34–14 win. The Rams started the season strong, including a big win against the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They later traded for star linebacker Von Miller.
The Rams had a tough stretch, losing three games. But they finished strong, winning four straight games in December. They clinched the NFC West title with a 12–5 record. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had an amazing season, setting a team record for receptions. Running back Cam Akers made a quick return from an Achilles injury.
In the playoffs, the Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals in the Wild Card round. They then beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a close game. In the NFC Championship, they faced the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams came back from behind to win 20–17, reaching Super Bowl LVI.
In Super Bowl LVI, the Rams played the Cincinnati Bengals. The Rams took an early lead. Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. scored touchdowns. Beckham Jr. was injured in the first half. The Bengals took a late lead. But Matthew Stafford led a game-winning drive. He connected with Cooper Kupp for a touchdown. On the Bengals' final drive, Aaron Donald made a key tackle. The Rams won 23–20, winning their second Super Bowl. This was their first Super Bowl win in Los Angeles.
After the Super Bowl, Aaron Donald and Sean McVay decided to return to the team. Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald signed new contracts. Veteran offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth retired. The Rams signed wide receiver Allen Robinson and linebacker Bobby Wagner.
In 2022, owner Stan Kroenke bought land in Woodland Hills. This land will be used for a new permanent team headquarters and practice facility.
Post-Aaron Donald Era (2024)
On March 15, 2024, Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced his retirement. Donald played his entire ten-year career with the Rams. He was named Defensive Player of the Year three times.
The Rams have signed cornerback Darious Williams and safety Kamren Curl. They also signed former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a backup.
The Rams held their training camp at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. They will practice at their new permanent facility after the preseason.
Team Value
In 2015, Forbes magazine said the team was worth $1.45 billion. After moving back to Los Angeles, their value grew to $2.9 billion. In 2021, Forbes ranked the Rams as the fourth most valuable NFL team at $4.8 billion. The team's success in Los Angeles has helped them gain many new fans.
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| 2017 | $3.0B |  3% |
#6 | #2 | #9 | #12 |
| 2018 | $3.2B | 7% |
#4 | #2 | #10 | #14 |
| 2019 | $3.8B | 19% |
#4 | #3 | #9 | #12 |
| 2020 | $4.0B | 5% |
#4 | #2 | #8 | #11 |
| 2021 | $4.8B | 20% |
#4 | #2 | #8 | #13 |
Team Culture
Mascot
Rampage
Rampage has been the team's official mascot since 2010. Fans voted for him when the team was in St. Louis. Rampage is known for his fun and energetic personality.
Fans
Melonheads
In the 1980s, a fan named Lance Goldberg became famous for wearing a watermelon on his head with horns. This was a way to show support for the team. He was even honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
Mob Squad
During the Rams' last season in St. Louis in 2015, the team used "The Mob Squad" as a nickname for their strong defense. (A group of sheep is also called a "mob.") The team stopped using the name in 2018. However, many fan clubs still use the name for the entire fan base.
Celebrity Fans
Many famous people from Los Angeles have supported the Rams. Actor Terry Crews was even drafted by the Rams in 1991. Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello named his son after former Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Nita Strauss
Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss joined the Rams' entertainment team in 2018. She often plays guitar during games to get the crowd excited. After the Rams won Super Bowl LVI, she received a Super Bowl ring.
Nelly
When the team was in St. Louis, rapper Nelly was a big fan. He even invited Rams players like Torry Holt and Marshall Faulk to be in his music video for "Air Force Ones" in 2002. Nelly was upset when the team moved back to Los Angeles, but he still supports them.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
When the Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016, the band Red Hot Chili Peppers played a concert before a game. Bassist Flea and drummer Chad Smith are big fans and have season tickets. They are often seen at Rams games. The band even released a special vinyl album in the Rams' colors after their Super Bowl LVI win.
Rivalries
Divisional Rivals
San Francisco 49ers
The Rams and San Francisco 49ers have a long rivalry. It started in the 1950s when both teams were in the same division. The rivalry grew stronger in the 1970s and 1980s. They have played each other in the playoffs three times. This includes the 1989 NFC Championship. When the Rams moved to St. Louis, the rivalry became less intense. But it became strong again when the Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016. Both teams have had success recently. The 49ers and Rams are the only two teams that have been in the NFC West since 1970.
Seattle Seahawks
The Rams' rivalry with the Seattle Seahawks started when the Seahawks joined the NFC West in 2002. They had a notable playoff game in 2004, where the Rams won. The rivalry became more intense in the 2010s. Both teams had strong defenses and often fought for the division title. The Seahawks lead the overall series. But the Rams have won both playoff games against them.
Arizona Cardinals
The Rams and Arizona Cardinals have one of the oldest rivalries. They first played in 1937. The rivalry has become stronger recently as both teams have been successful. The Rams have a good record against the Cardinals under coach Sean McVay. In 2020, the Rams beat the Cardinals in a game that decided a playoff spot. The Rams lead the overall series and have won two playoff games against the Cardinals.
Conference Rivals
Dallas Cowboys
The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams was big in the 1970s and 1980s. They met eight times during that period. Two of those games decided which team would go to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys lead the overall series, but the Rams lead in playoff games.
New Orleans Saints
The Rams and New Orleans Saints used to be in the same division. Their rivalry became heated again in the 2010s. This was especially true during the controversial 2018 NFC Championship Game. A critical penalty was not called against the Rams, which upset the Saints. The teams are tied 1–1 in the playoffs. The Rams lead the overall series.
Detroit Lions
The Rams have played the Detroit Lions more than any other team outside their division. They have played 89 times since 1937. In the 2023–24 playoffs, the Rams and Lions met in the postseason for the first time since 1952. The Lions won that game. The Rams lead the overall series.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a recent rivalry. They have played in the playoffs many times. The Rams have won all three playoff matchups. Both teams have won a Super Bowl in their home stadiums. The Rams won Super Bowl LVI in 2022, and the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV in 2021. The Rams lead the overall series.
Inter-Conference Rivals
Los Angeles Chargers
This rivalry is called the "Battle of Los Angeles." It was first between the Rams and the Raiders when they were both in L.A. The rivalry was revived when the Los Angeles Chargers moved to Los Angeles in 2017. The two teams share SoFi Stadium. There have been some tense moments between the teams, even during practice. The teams are tied 1–1 in regular season games in Los Angeles.
Historic Rivals
Minnesota Vikings
The Rams' rivalry with the Minnesota Vikings was most intense in the 1970s. They played many important playoff games. The Vikings are the Rams' second most played playoff opponent. The Vikings lead the overall series and have a better record in playoff games.
Kansas City Chiefs
When the Rams were in St. Louis, they had a rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs. They even played for a trophy called the Governor's Cup. This rivalry ended when the Rams moved back to Los Angeles. Their game in 2018 was one of the highest-scoring games ever in the NFL. The Chiefs lead the overall series.
Logos and Uniforms
The Rams were the first NFL team to have a logo on their helmets. In 1948, Fred Gehrke painted ram horns on the team's leather helmets. This horn design has been the team's symbol ever since.
When the team started in 1937, their colors were red and black. A year later, they changed to gold and royal blue. By the mid-1940s, they wore gold jerseys with navy blue numbers. These uniforms stayed the same when the team moved to Los Angeles.
The helmets became navy blue in 1947. The horns were yellow-gold on the navy helmets. In 1949, the team started using plastic helmets. The horn design was baked into the helmet. In 1950, wider horns appeared on the helmets.
In 1964, the team changed its colors to blue and white. The new helmet horns were white and wider. The blue jersey had white numbers and stripes. The white jersey had blue numbers and a wide blue stripe. The Rams often wore white jerseys for home games. This was unusual for NFL teams.
In 1973, yellow-gold was brought back into the team's colors. The new uniform had yellow-gold pants and horns on the sleeves. The blue jerseys had gold numbers and yellow-gold horns. The white jerseys had blue horns and numbers. The horns on the helmet were now decals. The Rams mostly wore blue at home with these uniforms.
On April 12, 2000, the St. Louis Rams introduced new logos, colors, and uniforms. The main colors changed to Millennium Blue and New Century Gold. A new ram's head logo was added to the sleeves. The helmet design stayed similar, with gold horns on a navy blue helmet.
The Rams sometimes wore blue pants with their white jerseys. They also had throwback uniforms from their 1999 Super Bowl season. These throwbacks were worn for special games.
When the team moved back to Los Angeles in 2016, they made small changes to their logo. The location name changed from St. Louis to Los Angeles. The colors stayed the same. The team said there would be no big uniform changes until 2019.
For the 2017 season, the Rams wore helmets similar to the "Fearsome Foursome" era. They had blue helmets with white horns and white facemasks. Fans also voted for new pants designs. The team started using a blue and white logo as their main logo.
On July 27, 2018, the Rams announced they would wear their royal blue and yellow throwback uniforms for all home games in the 2018 season. They stopped using their navy blue and metallic gold uniforms. Their white uniform and yellow "Color Rush" uniform remained. The team confirmed a new rebrand would happen in 2020.
On March 23, 2020, the Rams showed off their new logos and colors. The main logo has "LA" letters with a ram's horn forming the "A." The new colors are "Rams Royal" (royal blue) and "Sol" (yellow). Many fans did not like the new logo.
The Rams showed their new uniform designs on May 13, 2020. They introduced royal blue jerseys with yellow and white numbers. They also had a new "bone grey" road jersey. All uniforms used a new metallic blue helmet with blue facemasks and the new horn design.
On July 13, 2021, the Rams revealed a white alternate uniform. This was a modern version of their old road uniforms from 1973–1999. The Rams wore these white alternates with yellow pants for Super Bowl LVI.
On July 30, 2022, the Rams announced that the white uniform would be their main road uniform.
Season-by-Season Record
The table below shows the Rams' records and playoff results for the last five seasons. The Los Angeles Rams have been in the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. They won Super Bowl LVI in the 2021 NFL season. They also played in the Super Bowl after the 2018 NFL season. Recent awards include Sean McVay winning NFL Coach of the Year in 2017. Cooper Kupp was Super Bowl MVP in 2021. Aaron Donald won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage
| Season | GP | W | L | W–L% | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2019 | 16 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3rd, NFC West | did not qualify |
| 2020 | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | 2nd, NFC West | Lost in Divisional, 18–32 (Packers) |
| 2021 | 17 | 12 | 5 | .706 | 1st, NFC West | NFL champions, 23–20 (Bengals) |
| 2022 | 17 | 5 | 12 | .294 | 3rd, NFC West | did not qualify |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 7 | .588 | 2nd, NFC West | Lost in Wild Card, 23–24 (Lions) |
Notable Players
Current Roster
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Retired Numbers
The Rams have retired these numbers to honor great players:
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| 7 | Bob Waterfield | QB | 1945–1952 | 1952 |
| 28 | Marshall Faulk | RB | 1999–2005 | December 21, 2007 |
| 29 | Eric Dickerson | RB | 1983–1987 | |
| 74 | Merlin Olsen | DT | 1962–1976 | December 12, 1982 |
| 75 | Deacon Jones | DE | 1961–1971 | September 27, 2009 |
| 78 | Jackie Slater | OT | 1976–1995 | November 24, 1996 |
| 80 | Isaac Bruce | WR | 1994–2007 | October 31, 2010 |
| 85 | Jack Youngblood | DE | 1971–1984 | December 23, 1985 |
Hall of Famers
Many former Rams players are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. These include Joe Namath, Marshall Faulk, Orlando Pace, Kurt Warner, and Bob Waterfield. Some coaches and executives are also in the Hall of Fame for their work with the Rams or other teams.
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| 36 | Jerome Bettis | 2015 | RB | 1993–1995 |
| 76 | Orlando Pace | 2016 | OT | 1997–2008 |
| 91 | Kevin Greene | 2016 | LB | 1985–1992 |
| 76 | Bob Brown | 2004 | OT | 1969–1970 |
| 80 | Isaac Bruce | 2020 | WR | 1994–2007 |
| 29 | Eric Dickerson | 1999 | RB | 1983–1987 |
| 28 | Marshall Faulk | 2011 | RB | 1999–2006 |
| 55 | Tom Fears | 1970 | End | 1948–1956 |
| 40 | Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch | 1968 | RB, WR | 1949–1957 |
| 75 | Deacon Jones | 1980 | DE | 1961–1971 |
| 65 | Tom Mack | 1999 | G | 1966–1978 |
| 74 | Merlin Olsen | 1982 | DT | 1962–1976 |
| 67, 48 | Les Richter | 2011 | LB, K | 1954–1962 |
| 78 | Jackie Slater | 2001 | OT | 1976–1995 |
| 11 | Norm Van Brocklin | 1971 | QB, P | 1949–1957 |
| 10, 13 | Kurt Warner | 2017 | QB | 1998–2003 |
| 7 | Bob Waterfield | 1965 | QB, DB, K, P | 1945–1952 |
| 33 | Ollie Matson | 1972 | RB | 1959–1962 |
| 85 | Jack Youngblood | 2001 | DE | 1971–1984 |
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| Name | Inducted | Position(s) | Tenure | |
| Dick Vermeil | 2022 | Coach | 1969, 1971–1973, 1997–1999 | |
| George Allen | 2002 | Coach | 1966–1970 | |
| Dan Reeves | 1967 | Owner | 1941–1971 | |
Awards
Notable Coaches
Head Coaches
Current Staff
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Radio and Television
The Rams were the first NFL team to show their home games on TV. This happened in 1950. The 1951 NFL Championship Game was the first championship game shown across the country.
When the team was first in Los Angeles, all games were on KMPC radio. Famous announcers like Bob Kelley and Dick Enberg called the games.
When the team was in St. Louis, their games were on different radio stations. Steve Savard was the play-by-play announcer for many years. Preseason games were shown on local TV.
After the Rams returned to Los Angeles, CBS station KCBS-TV started showing preseason games. The broadcasting team includes Andrew Siciliano and former players Eric Dickerson and Marshall Faulk. There are also pre-game and post-game shows. Games are also broadcast in Spanish on Univision 34 and UniMás 46.
For regular-season games, Fox station KTTV shows most Rams games. This is because Fox has the rights to NFC games. KCBS shows games when the Rams play an AFC team at home. KNBC airs NBC Sunday Night Football. KABC shows Monday Night Football games. All Rams home games are shown on TV in Los Angeles.
On June 20, 2016, the Rams announced their new radio partners in Los Angeles. KSPN-AM is the main English radio station. KCBS-FM is the official FM station. KWKW provides Spanish-language coverage. The English radio team includes J.B. Long, Maurice Jones-Drew, and D'Marco Farr.
Radio Affiliates
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| City | Call Sign | Radio Frequency |
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| Los Angeles (Flagship station) | KSPN | 710 AM |
| KCBS | 93.1 FM | |
| Bakersfield | KHTY | 970 AM |
| Banning | KMET | 1490 AM |
| Fresno | KKBZ | 105.1 FM |
| Palm Springs | KKUU | 103.9 FM |
| Ridgecrest | KWDJ | 1360 AM |
| Riverside | KTIE | 590 AM |
| San Bernardino | KTIE | 590 AM |
| Santa Barbara | KTMS | 990 AM / 97.9 FM |
| San Diego | XEPRS | 1090 AM |
| Santa Maria | KSMA | 1240 AM / 99.5 FM |
Spanish
| City | Call Sign | Radio Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Flagship station) | KWKW | 1330 AM |
| Bakersfield | KWAC | 1490 AM |
| Fresno | KGST | 1600 AM |
| Oxnard | KXLM | 102.9 FM |
| KOXR | 910 AM | |
| Pomona | KTMZ | 1220 AM |
| Riverside | KCAL | 1410 AM |
| Sacramento | KSAC | 890 AM |
| San Bernardino | KCAL | 1410 AM |
| Ventura | KXLM | 102.9 FM |
| KOXR | 910 AM |
Images for kids
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Eric Dickerson, one of the best running backs in history, was most famous for his time with the Los Angeles Rams. In 1984, Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards in the season, a record that still stands today.
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See also
In Spanish: Los Angeles Rams para niños
