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Los Angeles Rams
Founding Year
The Rams were founded in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio.1)
Original Name
They were named after the Fordham University Rams football team.2)
First NFL Team On The West Coast
In 1946, the Rams became the first NFL team based on the West Coast when they moved to Los Angeles.3)
Relocation To St. Louis
The team relocated to St. Louis, Missouri in 1995, where they stayed for 21 years.4)
Return To L.A
In 2016, the Rams moved back to Los Angeles, reigniting their presence in the city.5)
Super Bowl Championships
The Rams have won two Super Bowl titles (1999 and 2021).6)
First Super Bowl
Their first Super Bowl win came in 1999 as the St. Louis Rams, defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-16.7)
Super Bowl LVI Win
The Rams won their second Super Bowl in 2022, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI.8)
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.9)
Color Scheme
The Rams’ colors have shifted over the years, with their current colors being royal blue and sol.10)
Iconic Horns
The Rams were the first NFL team to put a logo on their helmets, painting ram horns on the sides in 1948.11)
SoFi Stadium
The Rams currently play at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. The stadium is a $5 billion facility.12)
NFL Championships
The Rams won two NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, in 1945 (Cleveland) and 1951 (Los Angeles).13)
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.14)
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 1999.15)
Move to Anaheim
The Rams played in Anaheim, California from 1980 to 1994 before moving to St. Louis.16)
Most Valuable Player
In 2021, Cooper Kupp became the first wide receiver since 1989 to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.17)
Hollywood Ties
The Rams were closely tied to Hollywood in the 1950s and 1960s, with celebrity fans like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope.18)
Hall of Famers
The Rams have produced numerous Hall of Famers, including Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and Deacon Jones.19)
Fearsome Foursome
The Rams' defensive line in the 1960s, nicknamed the Fearsome Foursome, is considered one of the best in NFL history.20)
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.21)
First Super Bowl Appearance
The Rams made their first Super Bowl appearance in 1979, but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV.22)
Rams Cheerleaders
The Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders were the first NFL cheerleading squad to feature a male cheerleader in 2018.23)
Owner
The Rams are owned by Stan Kroenke, who also owns the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Arsenal Football Club (Premier League).24)
Three Cities
The Rams are the only team in NFL history to win championships in three different cities—Cleveland, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.25)
Deacon Jones’ Sack Term
Hall of Famer Deacon Jones coined the term “sack” to describe tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.26)
Jack Youngblood’s Toughness
In 1979, defensive end Jack Youngblood famously played the entire playoffs and the Super Bowl with a broken leg.27)
NFL Network Headquarters
The Rams share the NFL Network's headquarters in Los Angeles, making the city a key NFL media hub.28)
Stadium Sharing
SoFi Stadium is shared by both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.29)
Rams in Pop Culture
The Rams have been referenced in pop culture, including TV shows like “Friends” and movies like “Heaven Can Wait”.30)