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[[File:Los_Angeles_Rams_logo.svg|thumb|Los_Angeles_Rams_logo]] [[file:Losangeles_rams_unif22.png|right|thumb|Losangeles_rams_unif22]] [[file:Elroy_Hirsch.png|right|thumb|Elroy_Hirsch]] [[file:Fears_1955_Bowman.jpg|thumb|Fears_1955_Bowman]] [[file:1986_Jeno's_Pizza_-_18_-_Alan_Page_(cropped).jpg|thumb|1986_Jeno's_Pizza_-_18_-_Alan_Page_(cropped)]] [[file:Jack5-1.jpg|thumb|Jack5-1]] [[file:1986_Jeno's_Pizza_-_25_-_Archie_Manning_(cropped).jpg|thumb|1986_Jeno's_Pizza_-_25_-_Archie_Manning_(cropped)]] {{Short description|Professional American football team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area}}
[[File:Los Angeles Rams Uniforms 2022-Present.png|thumb]] [[File:Elroy Hirsch.png|thumb]] [[File:Fears 1955 Bowman.jpg|thumb]] [[File:1986 Jeno's Pizza - 18 - Alan Page (cropped).jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox NFL team
{{Infobox NFL team
| name = Los Angeles Rams
| name = Los Angeles Rams
| current = 2023 Los Angeles Rams season
| logo = Los Angeles Rams logo.svg
| logo = Los Angeles Rams logo.svg
| wordmark = Los Angeles Rams wordmark.svg
| founded = 1936
| first_season = 1936
| city = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
| city = [[Inglewood, California]]
| stadium = [[SoFi Stadium]]
| misc =  
| uniform = File:Los Angeles Rams uniforms (2020).png
| colors = Royal blue, sol, white
| colors = Royal blue, sol, white
| owner = [[Stan Kroenke]]
| coach = [[Sean McVay]]
| coach = [[Sean McVay]]
| owner = [[Stan Kroenke]]
| mascot = Rampage
| ceo = [[Kevin Demoff]]
| general manager = [[Les Snead]]
| mascot = [[Rampage (mascot)|Rampage]]
| hist_yr = 2016
| hist_misc = * [[Cleveland Rams]] (1936–1945)
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] (1946–1994)
* [[St. Louis Rams]] (1995–2015)
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] (2016–present)
| nfl_start_yr = 1937
| division_hist = * [[Western Division (NFL)|Western Division]] (1937–1949)
* [[National Conference (NFL)|National Conference]] (1950–1952)
* [[Western Conference (NFL)|Western Conference]] (1953–1966)
* [[Coastal Division]] (1967–1969)
* [[NFC West]] (1970–1994, 2002–present)
* [[NFC Central]] (1995–2001)
| no_league_champs = 3
| no_sb_champs = 2
| no_conf_champs = 8
| no_div_champs = 18
| league_champs = * [[1945 NFL Championship Game|1945]]
* [[1951 NFL Championship Game|1951]]
* [[1999 NFL season|1999]]
| sb_champs = * [[Super Bowl XXXIV|XXXIV]] (1999)
* [[Super Bowl LVI|LVI]] (2021)
| conf_champs = * [[1950 NFL season|1950]]
* [[1951 NFL season|1951]]
* [[1955 NFL season|1955]]
* [[1979 NFL season|1979]]
* [[1999 NFL season|1999]]
* [[2001 NFL season|2001]]
* [[2018 NFL season|2018]]
* [[2021 NFL season|2021]]
| div_champs = * [[1945 NFL season|1945]]
* [[1949 NFL season|1949]]
* [[1950 NFL season|1950]]
* [[1951 NFL season|1951]]
* [[1955 NFL season|1955]]
* [[1967 NFL season|1967]]
* [[1969 NFL season|1969]]
* [[1973 NFL season|1973]]
* [[1974 NFL season|1974]]
* [[1975 NFL season|1975]]
* [[1976 NFL season|1976]]
* [[1977 NFL season|1977]]
* [[1978 NFL season|1978]]
* [[1979 NFL season|1979]]
* [[1985 NFL season|1985]]
* [[1999 NFL season|1999]]
* [[2001 NFL season|2001]]
* [[2017 NFL season|2017]]
* [[2018 NFL season|2018]]
| playoff_appearances = * [[1945 NFL season|1945]]
* [[1949 NFL season|1949]]
* [[1950 NFL season|1950]]
* [[1951 NFL season|1951]]
* [[1952 NFL season|1952]]
* [[1955 NFL season|1955]]
* [[1967 NFL season|1967]]
* [[1969 NFL season|1969]]
* [[1973 NFL season|1973]]
* [[1974 NFL season|1974]]
* [[1975 NFL season|1975]]
* [[1976 NFL season|1976]]
* [[1977 NFL season|1977]]
* [[1978 NFL season|1978]]
* [[1979 NFL season|1979]]
* [[1980 NFL season|1980]]
* [[1983 NFL season|1983]]
* [[1984 NFL season|1984]]
* [[1985 NFL season|1985]]
* [[1986 NFL season|1986]]
* [[1988 NFL season|1988]]
* [[1989 NFL season|1989]]
* [[1999 NFL season|1999]]
* [[2000 NFL season|2000]]
* [[2001 NFL season|2001]]
* [[2003 NFL season|2003]]
* [[2004 NFL season|2004]]
* [[2017 NFL season|2017]]
* [[2018 NFL season|2018]]
* [[2020 NFL season|2020]]
* [[2021 NFL season|2021]]
| no_playoff_appearances = 31
| stadium_years = * [[League Park]] (1936–1937)
* [[Cleveland Stadium]] (1938–1945)
* [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] (1946–1979, 2016–2019)
* [[Anaheim Stadium]] (1980–1994)
* [[The Dome at America's Center|Trans World Dome]] (1995–2001)
* [[Edward Jones Dome]] (2002–2015)
* [[SoFi Stadium]] (2020–present)
}}
}}


The '''Los Angeles Rams''' are a professional [[American football]] team based in the [[Los Angeles metropolitan area]]. The Rams compete in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as a member club of the [[NFC West]] division. The team was established in 1936 as the [[Cleveland Rams]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]. The franchise relocated to [[Los Angeles]] in 1946, making them the first NFL team to play in Los Angeles. The Rams moved to [[St. Louis, Missouri]] in 1995, where they played until returning to Los Angeles in 2016.
The '''Los Angeles Rams''' are a professional [[American football]] team based in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. They compete in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as a member club of the league's [[National Football Conference]] (NFC) West division. The Rams have won three NFL championships and are known for their rich history and dynamic play style.


==History==
==History==
===Early Years in Cleveland (1936–1945)===
The Los Angeles Rams were established in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]. The team was founded by [[Homer Marshman]] and was part of the short-lived [[American Football League (1936)|American Football League]]. In 1937, the Rams joined the NFL.
The Rams were founded in 1936 by [[Homer Marshman]] and player-coach [[Damon Wetzel]]. The team was named after the [[Fordham Rams]] football team, which was a favorite of Wetzel. The Rams joined the NFL in 1937 and won their first NFL Championship in 1945.


===First Stint in Los Angeles (1946–1994)===
===Move to Los Angeles===
In 1946, the Rams moved to Los Angeles, becoming the first NFL team to play on the West Coast. The team played their home games at the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]]. During this period, the Rams won two NFL Championships in 1951 and 1955. The team was known for its high-powered offense, featuring players like [[Norm Van Brocklin]], [[Elroy Hirsch]], and [[Tom Fears]].
In 1946, the Rams moved to Los Angeles, becoming the first NFL team to play in the West Coast. This move was significant as it marked the beginning of the NFL's expansion into new markets. The Rams played their home games at the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] and quickly became a popular team in the city.


===St. Louis Era (1995–2015)===
===St. Louis Era===
In 1995, the Rams relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. The team played their home games at the [[The Dome at America's Center|Trans World Dome]], later known as the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won their first [[Super Bowl]] title in [[Super Bowl XXXIV]] during the 1999 season, led by quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] and the "Greatest Show on Turf" offense.
In 1995, the Rams relocated to [[St. Louis, Missouri]], where they played until 2015. During their time in St. Louis, the Rams won their first and only [[Super Bowl]] title in the 1999 season, led by quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] and the "Greatest Show on Turf" offense.


===Return to Los Angeles (2016–present)===
===Return to Los Angeles===
The Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016 and initially played their home games at the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]]. In 2020, the team moved to the newly constructed [[SoFi Stadium]] in [[Inglewood, California]]. The Rams won their second Super Bowl title in [[Super Bowl LVI]] during the 2021 season, led by quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]] and head coach [[Sean McVay]].
The Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016, playing temporarily at the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] before moving to their new home, [[SoFi Stadium]], in 2020. The return was part of a broader effort to bring NFL football back to Los Angeles, a major market that had been without a team since the Rams and [[Los Angeles Raiders|Raiders]] left in the mid-1990s.


==Stadium==
==Stadium==
The Rams currently play their home games at [[SoFi Stadium]] in Inglewood, California. The stadium, which opened in 2020, is shared with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] and is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world.
The Rams currently play their home games at [[SoFi Stadium]], located in [[Inglewood, California]]. The stadium is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2020 and is shared with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]]. It is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world, featuring a unique design and a massive video board.


==Rivalries==
==Team Colors and Mascot==
The Rams have several notable rivalries, including with the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and [[Arizona Cardinals]]. These rivalries are intensified by the fact that all four teams are members of the [[NFC West]] division.
The team's colors are royal blue, sol, and white. The Rams' mascot is "Rampage," a costumed ram that entertains fans at games and events.
 
==Mascot==
The team's mascot is [[Rampage (mascot)|Rampage]], a ram who entertains fans at home games and various community events.


==Notable Players==
==Notable Players==
Some of the most notable players in Rams history include:
The Rams have had many notable players throughout their history, including:
* [[Eric Dickerson]]
* [[Eric Dickerson]] - Hall of Fame running back known for his record-setting rushing performances.
* [[Marshall Faulk]]
* [[Deacon Jones]] - Legendary defensive end and innovator of the "sack" term.
* [[Deacon Jones]]
* [[Jack Youngblood]] - Hall of Fame defensive end known for his toughness and durability.
* [[Jack Youngblood]]
* [[Aaron Donald]] - Current defensive tackle and multiple-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
* [[Isaac Bruce]]
* [[Torry Holt]]
* [[Aaron Donald]]


==Coaching Staff==
==Rivalries==
The current head coach of the Rams is [[Sean McVay]], who has been with the team since 2017. Under his leadership, the Rams have made multiple playoff appearances and won [[Super Bowl LVI]].
The Rams have several rivalries, most notably with the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and [[Arizona Cardinals]]. These rivalries are fueled by competitive division matchups and historical significance.


==Related Pages==
==Also see==
* [[National Football League]]
* [[National Football League]]
* [[Super Bowl]]
* [[Super Bowl]]
* [[NFC West]]
* [[SoFi Stadium]]
* [[SoFi Stadium]]
* [[Sean McVay]]
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]]
* [[Stan Kroenke]]
* [[San Francisco 49ers]]
 
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[[Category:National Football League teams]]
[[Category:National Football League teams]]
[[Category:Sports in Los Angeles]]
[[Category:Sports in Los Angeles, California]]
[[Category:American football teams in California]]
[[Category:American football teams established in 1936]]
[[Category:Sports clubs established in 1936]]
[[Category:1936 establishments in Ohio]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:28, 9 December 2024

The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Rams have won three NFL championships and are known for their rich history and dynamic play style.

History[edit]

The Los Angeles Rams were established in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in Cleveland, Ohio. The team was founded by Homer Marshman and was part of the short-lived American Football League. In 1937, the Rams joined the NFL.

Move to Los Angeles[edit]

In 1946, the Rams moved to Los Angeles, becoming the first NFL team to play in the West Coast. This move was significant as it marked the beginning of the NFL's expansion into new markets. The Rams played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and quickly became a popular team in the city.

St. Louis Era[edit]

In 1995, the Rams relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, where they played until 2015. During their time in St. Louis, the Rams won their first and only Super Bowl title in the 1999 season, led by quarterback Kurt Warner and the "Greatest Show on Turf" offense.

Return to Los Angeles[edit]

The Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016, playing temporarily at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before moving to their new home, SoFi Stadium, in 2020. The return was part of a broader effort to bring NFL football back to Los Angeles, a major market that had been without a team since the Rams and Raiders left in the mid-1990s.

Stadium[edit]

The Rams currently play their home games at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. The stadium is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2020 and is shared with the Los Angeles Chargers. It is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world, featuring a unique design and a massive video board.

Team Colors and Mascot[edit]

The team's colors are royal blue, sol, and white. The Rams' mascot is "Rampage," a costumed ram that entertains fans at games and events.

Notable Players[edit]

The Rams have had many notable players throughout their history, including:

  • Eric Dickerson - Hall of Fame running back known for his record-setting rushing performances.
  • Deacon Jones - Legendary defensive end and innovator of the "sack" term.
  • Jack Youngblood - Hall of Fame defensive end known for his toughness and durability.
  • Aaron Donald - Current defensive tackle and multiple-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Rivalries[edit]

The Rams have several rivalries, most notably with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals. These rivalries are fueled by competitive division matchups and historical significance.

Also see[edit]