1941 Cleveland Rams

The 1941 Cleveland Rams were a professional American football team that played in the National Football League (NFL) during that season. The Rams were one of the NFL’s early teams, founded in 1936, and they had an interesting history, with their 1941 season being a pivotal one.

Here are some key details about the 1941 Cleveland Rams:

1. Record:
   • The Rams finished the 1941 season with a 4-6 record, which was below .500, as they struggled to keep pace in the league.
2. Coaching:
   • The team was coached by Robert “Pete” Cawthon during this season. Cawthon had been the Rams’ coach for several years, though the team had not experienced much success during his tenure.
3. Key Players:
   • The 1941 Rams had some notable players, including Ace Parker, who was a talented quarterback and halfback. He played a significant role in the offense.
   • Other standout players included Bob Waterfield, who would later go on to become a Hall of Fame quarterback.
4. Team’s Move to Los Angeles:
   • The 1941 season was actually one of the final seasons the team played in Cleveland. In 1946, after the team went dormant during World War II, the Rams were moved to Los Angeles, becoming the Los Angeles Rams.
5. Historical Significance:
   • The Rams were one of the early NFL teams to have success in the league, but in 1941, the team was struggling to compete with stronger teams of that era.

Overall, the 1941 Cleveland Rams were not a highly successful team in terms of win-loss record, but they played a significant role in the early days of the NFL.

Head Coach: *Dutch Clark

• To be listed, a player must have played at least one game for the team during this season.
• + Primary starter