The Rams were founded in 1937 as Cleveland's NFL franchise. Struggling early in their existance, they
rose to
glory behind quarterback
Sammy Baugh in 1945 and won a close battle to claim the NFL title. However, following the season, the team moved to
Los Angeles. They played for the NFL championship each year from 1949-51,
winning the crown in 1951. In 1950, the Rams faced their replacement from Cleveland, the Browns. The faced them for the title again in 1955, and came up losers for a 2nd
time. After sparse playoff berths in the 1960s, they became a force in the 1970s, with consecutive playoff apperances from 1973-80. However, they always seemed to be overshadowed and made the Super Bowl just one
time, a loss to the Steelers in 1979. Were again impressive with 6 playoff berths in 7 years from 1983-89, but were once again unable to beat out the competition for a conference title. The team struggled in years afterward and moved to St. Louis for the 1995 season. It took the team several years, but they built up a powerhouse offense that took the team to Super Bowl XXXIV in 1999. In that
game, the
beat the Titans on a goal line stand for their first Super Bowl
win and first title since 1951. This began a run of 5 playoff berths in 6 years, including another Super Bowl apperance- a heartbreaking loss to the Patriots in 2001 on a last second field goal. In 2005, though, the team struggled mightily and the once powerful offense began to fade.
"Dyson lunges for the goal
line, he reaches but he's stopped
short! The defense holds and
time runs out! The St. Louis Rams have won Super Bowl XXIV!"
