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 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 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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