Los Angeles Rams History

  According to the most recent estimates, roughly 60% of the players in the NFL are African American. This percentage varies from year-to-year, but has grown steadily in the past few decades. So, it’s hard to believe that the NFL once carried exactly zero black players on its rosters. From 1934-1945, the league’s owners informally prohibited black players from … [Read more...] about How Kenny Washington, Woody Strode Broke The NFL’s Color Barrier

  During the early years of pro football’s 'golden age,' Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch was a receiver with few equals. His play on the field led to numerous records, accolades and a championship. After his playing career ended, Hirsch excelled as a television and radio pitchman, NFL general manager and college athletic director. His legacy as a player has lived on … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch (Complete Story)

  If there is one player that helped usher in the modern age of pro football, it was Eric Dickerson. To be fair, there were a large number of athletes who helped drive the NFL to new heights beginning in the 1980s. However, Dickerson was a standout who dropped jaws and elicited ahhh’s whenever he touched the ball. The bespectacled Dickerson’s ability to slash, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of RB Eric Dickerson (Complete Story)