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1951 Los Angeles Rams

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The 1951 Los Angeles Rams were a professional football team that played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1951 season. The Rams finished with a 8-4 record, which earned them a spot in the NFL Championship game.

Here are some key highlights and details about the team and season:

1. NFL Championship:

  • The Rams won the NFL Championship in 1951, defeating the Cleveland Browns 24-17 in the championship game.
  • The game was played on December 16, 1951, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
  • This was the Rams’ first NFL Championship victory since the team moved to Los Angeles from Cleveland in 1946.

2. Key Players:

  • Norm Van Brocklin (Quarterback): Van Brocklin was a crucial player for the Rams during the 1951 season. He was the starting quarterback and led the team to the NFL title.
  • Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch (Wide Receiver): Hirsch was a standout receiver and one of the key offensive players for the Rams in 1951. He was known for his big plays and speed.
  • Tom Fears (Wide Receiver): Another key receiver for the Rams, Fears played a vital role in their passing attack.
  • Bob Waterfield (Quarterback): Though primarily a backup during this season, Waterfield had been the starting quarterback in previous years and played an important leadership role.

3. Coaching:

  • The Rams were coached by Joe Stydahar, who was in his second season as the head coach.

4. Offensive Firepower:

  • The 1951 Rams had one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, led by the passing attack of Van Brocklin and the big-play capabilities of Hirsch and Fears.
  • The Rams were known for their high-scoring games and offensive explosiveness, which helped them reach the championship.

5. Season Overview:

  • The Rams’ 8-4 record was good enough to win the Western Division, setting them up for a showdown with the Eastern Division champion Cleveland Browns in the NFL Championship Game.

6. Significance:

  • The 1951 NFL Championship win was a significant moment in Rams history. It was the team’s first championship in Los Angeles and solidified their place in the NFL’s history.

The 1951 season marked a key milestone for the Rams, establishing them as one of the league’s top teams of the era.

Head Coach: *Joe Stydahar

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

Pos # Player GP GS Start Pos Exp DOB Ht Wt College
E/DB Bob Boyd 12 2 03/07/1928 ‘ “ Loyola Marymount
DE/E Larry Brink 12 4 09/12/1923 ‘ “ Northern Illinois
T/DT Bobby Collier 11 1 12/11/1929 ‘ “ Southern Methodist
T Tom Dahms 12 1 04/19/1927 ‘ “ San Diego State
G/LB/C Dick Daugherty 12 R 03/29/1928 ‘ “ Oregon
RB Glenn Davis 11 2 12/26/1924 ‘ “ Army
TE/DB * Tom Fears 7 4 12/03/1923 ‘ “ UCLA
G/LB Jack Finlay 9 5 09/08/1921 ‘ “ UCLA
T/DT Jack Halliday 11 1 06/02/1928 ‘ “ Southern Methodist
DB/TE Norb Hecker 10 R 05/26/1927 ‘ “ Baldwin-Wallace
E/RB/DB * Crazy Legs Hirsch 12 3 06/17/1923 ‘ “ Michigan
FB Dick Hoerner 12 5 07/25/1922 ‘ “ Iowa
DB/RB Marvin Johnson 9 1 04/13/1927 ‘ “ San Jose State
RB Tommy Kalmanir 12 3 03/31/1926 ‘ “ Nevada – Reno
DB/E Tom Keane 10 4 09/07/1926 ‘ “ West Virginia
G/LB Bill Lange 12 1 01/12/1928 ‘ “ Dayton
DB/E Woodley Lewis 12 2 06/14/1925 ‘ “ Oregon
C Leon McLaughlin 12 1 05/30/1925 ‘ “ UCLA
FB/LB Jack Myers 12 4 10/08/1924 ‘ “ UCLA
LB/C Don Paul 12 4 03/18/1925 ‘ “ UCLA
LB/C/DT Joe Reid 11 R 03/18/1929 ‘ “ Louisiana State
DB Herb Rich 7 2 10/07/1928 ‘ “ Vanderbilt
DE * Andy Robustelli 11 R 12/06/1925 ‘ “ Arnold
T Don Simensen 12 1 09/11/1926 ‘ “ St. Thomas
HB Vitamin Smith 12 3 10/30/1923 ‘ “ Abilene Christian
G/DE/LB/DG Harry Thompson 12 2 01/08/1926 ‘ “ UCLA
DT/T/G Charlie Toogood 8 R 07/16/1927 ‘ “ Nebraska
FB Dan Towler 12 2 03/06/1928 ‘ “ Washington & Jefferson
QB * Norm Van Brocklin 12 3 03/15/1926 ‘ “ Oregon
QB/DB * Bob Waterfield 11 7 07/26/1920 ‘ “ UCLA
DG/G/C Stan West 12 2 09/22/1926 ‘ “ Oklahoma
HB/DB Jerry Williams 10 3 11/01/2023 ‘ “ Washington State
DT/G Jim Winkler 12 1 07/21/1927 ‘ “ Texas A&M
FB/LB/HB Tank Younger 12 3 06/25/1928 ‘ “ Grambling State
DE/E Jack Zilly 4 5 11/11/1921 ‘ “ Notre Dame

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