The Los Angeles Rams experienced a period of unprecedented success during the mid to late 1970s. For much of the franchise’s early existence, the team suffered through losing seasons and watched at home while other organizations played for championships. Then, from 1974 to 1979, the Rams played in five of six NFC Championship games and appeared in Super Bowl … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Fred Dryer (Story)
Los Angeles Rams History
The Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story)
If there was ever a player who was born to crush quarterbacks, it was David “Deacon” Jones. Jones was an accidental discovery by pro scouts who turned into one of the best defensive linemen in pro football history. As one of the LA Rams' “Fearsome Foursome,” Jones is credited with first using the word “sack” when referring to tackling the quarterback behind the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story)
The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Terry Baker could have been one of the greatest signal callers of his generation. There was only one glaring problem - Baker didn't have much of a throwing arm. Baker, the 1962 Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner, just couldn't pass like an NFL quarterback. No matter how hard he tried, his passes just did not have any … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
The Life And Career of Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds (Story)
In the interest of self-preservation, it’s probably best to avoid someone named “Hacksaw.” Unfortunately, a large number of NFL ball carriers were unable to do so in the 1970s and early 1980s. That period of time is when Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds roamed the gridiron for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco … [Read more...] about The Life And Career of Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jack Youngblood (Complete Story)
To play in the NFL you have to be tough and resilient. Due to the nature of the sport, players need to be able to play with pain and, within reason, certain injuries. Jack Youngblood proved that. He played through the 1979 playoffs, including Super Bowl XIV, with a fractured fibula in his left leg. Always the competitor, Youngblood couldn’t imagine … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jack Youngblood (Complete Story)