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 The Rams have won two Super Bowl titles (1999 and 2021).[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nfl/los-angeles-rams/championships|champsorchumps]])]
+===== First Super Bowl =====
+Their first Super Bowl win came in 1999 as the St. Louis Rams, defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-16.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/games-16|nfl]])]
+===== Super Bowl LVI Win =====
+The Rams won their second Super Bowl in 2022, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326638|espn]])]
+===== First NFL Team With A Black Quarterback =====
+In 1968, James "Shack" Harris became the first African American quarterback to start a season for an NFL team.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2020/08/national-quarterback-hall-of-fame-to-add-4-nfl-legends/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Color Scheme =====
+The Rams’ colors have shifted over the years, with their current colors being royal blue and sol.[([[https://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2020/05/piling-onwell-if-they-deserve-it-then.html|nflfootballjournal]])]
+===== Iconic Horns =====
+The Rams were the first NFL team to put a logo on their helmets, painting ram horns on the sides in 1948.[([[https://www.footballarchaeology.com/p/footballs-first-helmet-logos|footballarchaeology]])]
+===== SoFi Stadium =====
+The Rams currently play at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. The stadium is a $5 billion facility.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5708412/2024/09/01/los-angeles-rams-stadium-guide-sofi/|nytimes]])]
+===== NFL Championships =====
+The Rams won two NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, in 1945 (Cleveland) and 1951 (Los Angeles).[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Rams-American-football-team|britannica]])]
+===== Greatest Show On Turf =====
+The Rams’ offense from 1999 to 2001 was known as the "Greatest Show on Turf" due to its explosive, high-scoring style.[([[https://www.tiktok.com/@gridironglorydays/video/7413419185927195935|tiktok]])]
+===== Kurt Warner's Story =====
+Kurt Warner, the Hall of Fame QB, went from stocking groceries to leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in 1999.[([[https://medium.com/the-playbook-by-praxis/a-career-underdog-story-from-grocery-clerk-to-hall-of-fame-aa7dbde4ff63|medium]])]
+===== Move to Anaheim =====
+The Rams played in Anaheim, California from 1980 to 1994 before moving to St. Louis.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-the-Los-Angeles-Rams-move-to-St-Louis-and-then-back-to-Los-Angeles|quora]])]
+===== Most Valuable Player =====
+In 2021, Cooper Kupp became the first wide receiver since 1989 to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-wr-cooper-kupp-named-2021-ap-nfl-offensive-player-of-the-year|nfl]])]
+===== Hollywood Ties =====
+The Rams were closely tied to Hollywood in the 1950s and 1960s, with celebrity fans like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-dec-07-lv-sy7-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== Hall of Famers =====
+The Rams have produced numerous Hall of Famers, including Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and Deacon Jones.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-franchise-five-kurt-warner-eric-dickerson-headline-the-franchises-all-time-greats/|cbssports]])]
+===== Fearsome Foursome =====
+The Rams' defensive line in the 1960s, nicknamed the Fearsome Foursome, is considered one of the best in NFL history.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/top-5-rams-nicknames-of-all-time-eg2001|si]])]
+===== Eric Dickerson's Record =====
+Running back Eric Dickerson set the single-season rushing record in 1984 with 2,105 yards, a record that still stands.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/09/01/nfl-records-come-go-eric-dickersons-1984-rushing-mark-lives/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== First Super Bowl Appearance =====
+The Rams made their first Super Bowl appearance in 1979, but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV.[([[https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/10/1979-rams-look-back-on-super-bowl-xiv-at-the-rose-bowl/|ocregister]])]
+===== Rams Cheerleaders =====
+The Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders were the first NFL cheerleading squad to feature a male cheerleader in 2018.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/mar/29/rams-male-cheerleaders-first-nfl-history|theguardian]])]
+===== Owner =====
+The Rams are owned by Stan Kroenke, who also owns the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Arsenal Football Club (Premier League).[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-07-29/kroenke-championship-success-commond-thread-rams-avalanche-nuggets|latimes]])]
+===== Three Cities =====
+The Rams are the only team in NFL history to win championships in three different cities—Cleveland, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.[([[https://www.givemesport.com/why-the-rams-have-moved-cities-three-times/|givemesport]])]
+===== Deacon Jones’ Sack Term =====
+Hall of Famer Deacon Jones coined the term “sack” to describe tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2013/06/news-deacon-jones-1938-2013/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Jack Youngblood’s Toughness =====
+In 1979, defensive end Jack Youngblood famously played the entire playoffs and the Super Bowl with a broken leg.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-hall-of-famer-jack-youngblood-shares-remarkable-story-of-playing-in-super-bowl-pro-bowl-with-broken-leg/|cbssports]])]
+===== NFL Network Headquarters =====
+The Rams share the NFL Network's headquarters in Los Angeles, making the city a key NFL media hub.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/sports/football/nfl-los-angeles-headquarters.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Stadium Sharing =====
+SoFi Stadium is shared by both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.[([[https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/sofi-stadium-the-story-of-an-la-icon|discoverlosangeles]])]
+===== Rams in Pop Culture =====
+The Rams have been referenced in pop culture, including TV shows like "Friends" and movies like "Heaven Can Wait".[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/comments/1achbmb/movie_characters_fans_of_sports_teams_other_than/|reddit]])]
+===== The Ram Mascot =====
+The team mascot is named Rampage, and he’s a key figure in fan engagement at games.[([[https://www.therams.com/cheerleaders/rampage|therams]])]
+===== Coaching Legend =====
+Dick Vermeil led the Rams to their first Super Bowl win in 1999 and was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/dick-vermeil/|profootballhof]])]
+===== First L.A. Championship =====
+In 1951, the Rams became the first major professional sports team in L.A. to win a championship.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Rams-American-football-team|britannica]])]
+===== Aaron Donald =====
+Star defensive lineman Aaron Donald is considered one of the best defensive players in NFL history, winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-donald-3-time-defensive-player-of-the-year-announces-retirement-to-end-10-year-nfl-career-161616800.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Longest Tenure In L.A =====
+The Rams have spent more time in Los Angeles than in any other city, having returned in 2016 after 21 years in St. Louis.[([[https://www.sbnation.com/2022/2/13/22914704/why-rams-moved-to-los-angeles|sbnation]])]
+===== Stan Kroenke’s Big Investment =====
+Owner Stan Kroenke privately financed SoFi Stadium, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built.[([[https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1211/the-5-most-expensive-stadiums-in-the-world.aspx|investopedia]])]
+===== Retired Numbers =====
+The Rams have retired several numbers, including Eric Dickerson’s #29, Jack Youngblood’s #85, and Deacon Jones’ #75.[([[https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/6/22/23767252/la-rams-retired-jersey-numbers|turfshowtimes]])]
+===== Sean McVay =====
+In 2017, Sean McVay became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history at 30 years old. He led the team to two Super Bowl appearances within his first five years.[([[https://www.therams.com/team/coaches-roster/sean-mcvay|therams]])]
+===== Most Combined Yards Record =====
+The Rams hold the record for the most combined yards in a game, accumulating 1,001 yards in a 2018 shootout with the Kansas City Chiefs.[([[https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/20/nfl-rams-chiefs-analysis-week-11-score/|theramswire]])]
+===== International Play =====
+The Rams have played several games internationally, including in London and Mexico City, as part of the NFL's efforts to expand the game globally.[([[https://operations.nfl.com/journey-to-the-nfl/the-nfl-s-international-impact/the-nfl-international-series/|nfl]])]
+===== Super Bowl Records =====
+In Super Bowl XXXVI, the Rams were heavy favorites but lost to the New England Patriots, beginning the Patriots' dynasty era.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-if-the-St-Louis-Rams-had-won-Super-Bowl-XXXVI-instead-of-the-Patriots|quora]])]
+===== Vince Ferragamo =====
+In 1979, Vince Ferragamo became the first rookie quarterback to lead the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-1979-la-rams-20160202-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== Head Coaches =====
+The Rams have had a number of notable head coaches, including Chuck Knox, George Allen, and John Robinson.[([[https://ramblinfan.com/posts/every-los-angeles-rams-head-coach-team-history|ramblinfan]])]
+===== Super Bowl Host =====
+The Rams were the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium when they competed in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.[([[https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-13/super-bowl-2022-rams-fans-hold-their-own-pre-game-show-in-the-parking-lot-at-sofi-stadium|latimes]])]
+===== First Monday Night Football Game =====
+The Rams played in the first-ever Monday Night Football game in 1970, against the Cleveland Browns, and won 31-21.[([[https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/video/nfl-throwback-first-ever-monday-night-football-game|clevelandbrowns]])]

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