Los Angeles Rams History
The Los Angeles Rams are in their eighty-seventh season, playing their home games at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California since 2020. The Rams are led by head coach Sean McVay since 2017.
The Rams have won four championships in their history, most recently in 2021.
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Franchise Award Winners
During their existence, they have had four people win Coach of the Year: George Allen, (1967); Chuck Knox, (1973); Dick Vermeil, (1999); Sean McVay, (2017).
During their careers, multiple players have won awards for the team: Kurt Warner won the Most Valuable Player in 1999 and 2001; Marshall Faulk won the Most Valuable Player in 2000 and the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1999, 2000, and 2001; Roman Gabriel won the Most Valuable Player in 1969; Jerome Bettis won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1993; Greg Bell won the Comeback Player of the Year in 1988; Charles White won the Comeback Player of the Year in 1987; Aaron Donald won the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, 2018, and 2020 and the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014; Isiah Robertson won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1971; Todd Gurley won the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 and the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2015; Sam Bradford won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2010; Eric Dickerson won the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1986 and the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1983; Cooper Kupp won the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.
Los Angeles Rams by the Decades
1930s
The Los Angeles Rams' inaugural season was 1936 as the Cleveland Rams. During the decade, the Rams had a record of 10-22-1 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They played their home games at Cleveland Municipal Stadium (1937), Shaw Stadium (1938), and Cleveland Municipal Stadium (1939). They won zero division titles. The Rams ranked 5th in the West division with a win percentage of 32%.
1940s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 50-45-5 during the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Cleveland Municipal Stadium (1940-1941), League Park (1944-1945), and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1946-1949). They won zero division titles. The Rams ranked 4th in the West division with a win percentage of 52%. They won one league championship in 1945. In 1946, the Rams moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Los Angeles, California and changed their name from the Cleveland Rams to Los Angeles Rams.
1950s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 68-49-3 during the regular season and 2-3 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They won zero division titles. The Rams ranked 4th in the West division with a win percentage of 52% and ranked 1st in the National division with a win percentage of 72%. They won one league championship in 1951.
1960s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 63-68-7 during the regular season and 0-2 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They won two division titles. The Rams ranked 7th in the West division with a win percentage of 34% and ranked 1st in the Coastal division with a win percentage of 80%.
1970s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 98-42-4 during the regular season and 6-7 in the playoffs. In fact, the ninety-eight wins represents the most wins in a decade for the Rams. They played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They won seven division titles. The Rams ranked 1st in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 69%.
1980s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 86-66-0 during the regular season and 4-7 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Anaheim Stadium. They won one division title. The Rams ranked 2nd in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 57%.
1990s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 58-102-0 during the regular season and 3-0 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Anaheim Stadium (1990-1994), Busch Stadium (II) (1995), and Trans World Dome (1996-1999). They won one division title. The Rams ranked 5th in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 36%. They won one Super Bowl in 1999. In 1995, the Rams moved from Los Angeles, California to St. Louis, Missouri and changed their name from the Los Angeles Rams to St. Louis Rams.
2000s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 71-89-0 during the regular season and 3-4 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Edward Jones Dome. They won two division titles. The Rams ranked 3rd in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 44%.
2010s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 73-86-1 during the regular season and 2-2 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Edward Jones Dome (2010-2015) and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (2016-2019). They won two division titles. The Rams ranked 4th in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 46%.
2020s
During the decade, the Rams had a record of 22-11-0 during the regular season and 5-1 in the playoffs. They played their home games at SoFi Stadium. They won one division title. The Rams ranked 1st in the NFC West division with a win percentage of 67%. They won one Super Bowl in 2021. In 2020, the Rams moved from St. Louis, Missouri to Inglewood, California and changed their name from the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles Rams.
Los Angeles Rams Head Coaching History
| Head Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean McVay | 2017-2022 | 55-26-0 | 67.9% | 7-3 |
| Jeff Fisher | 2012-2016 | 31-45-1 | 40.9% | 0-0 |
| John Fassel | 2016 | 0-3-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Steve Spagnuolo | 2009-2011 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Haslett | 2008 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Scott Linehan | 2006-2008 | 11-25-0 | 30.6% | 0-0 |
| Mike Martz | 2000-2005 | 57-39-0 | 59.4% | 3-4 |
| Joe Vitt | 2005 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Dick Vermeil | 1997-1999 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 3-0 |
| Rich Brooks | 1995-1996 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Knox | 1973-1977, 1992-1994 | 69-48-1 | 58.9% | 3-5 |
| John Robinson | 1983-1991 | 75-68-0 | 52.4% | 4-6 |
| Ray Malavasi | 1978-1982 | 40-33-0 | 54.8% | 3-3 |
| Tommy Prothro | 1971-1972 | 14-12-2 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| George Allen | 1966-1970 | 49-17-4 | 72.9% | 0-2 |
| Harland Svare | 1962-1965 | 14-31-3 | 32.3% | 0-0 |
| Bob Waterfield | 1960-1962 | 9-24-1 | 27.9% | 0-0 |
| Sid Gillman | 1955-1959 | 28-31-1 | 47.5% | 0-1 |
| Hampton Pool | 1952-1954 | 23-11-2 | 66.7% | 0-1 |
| Joe Stydahar | 1950-1952 | 26-10-0 | 72.2% | 2-2 |
| Clark Shaughnessy | 1948-1949 | 14-7-3 | 64.6% | 0-1 |
| Bob Snyder | 1947 | 6-6-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Adam Walsh | 1945-1946 | 15-5-1 | 73.8% | 1-0 |
| Aldo Donelli | 1944 | 4-6-0 | 40.0% | 0-0 |
| Dutch Clark | 1939-1942 | 16-26-2 | 38.6% | 0-0 |
| Hugo Bezdek | 1937-1938 | 5-17-0 | 22.7% | 0-0 |
| Art Lewis | 1938 | 4-7-0 | 36.4% | 0-0 |
Franchise history
Franchise history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Franchise facts
- Year Founded: 1936
- Championships won: 1945, 1951, 1999, and 2021
- Stadium History: Cleveland Municipal Stadium (1937), Cleveland Municipal Stadium (1939-1941), Shaw Stadium (1938), League Park (1944-1945), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1946-1959), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1961-1979), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (2016-2019), Anaheim Stadium (1980-1994), Busch Stadium (II) (1995), Trans World Dome (1996-2001), Edward Jones Dome (2002-2015), SoFi Stadium (2020-Present)
- Most Valuable Player: Roman Gabriel: 1969; Marshall Faulk: 2000; Kurt Warner: 1999, 2001
- Coach of the Year: George Allen: 1967; Chuck Knox: 1973; Dick Vermeil: 1999; Sean McVay: 2017
- Other Names: Cleveland Rams, 1936-1945; Los Angeles Rams, 1946-1994; St. Louis Rams, 1995-2015; Los Angeles Rams, 2016-2022
- George Allen: Highest Win % in franchise history (72.9%)
- Sean McVay: Most playoff wins in franchise history (7)