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1973 Los Angeles Rams

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The 1973 Los Angeles Rams were a professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California, and part of the NFL’s NFC West division.

Here’s a summary of the team’s performance and notable details from that season:

1973 Los Angeles Rams Overview:

  • Regular Season Record: 12–2
  • Head Coach: Chuck Knox
  • Key Players:
    • Roman Gabriel (Quarterback): A standout player for the Rams, Gabriel was a key component of the team in the early ’70s. He helped lead the offense and was known for his strong arm.
    • Fred Dryer (Defensive End): A dominant defensive player who became one of the key stars on a strong Rams defense.
    • Jack Youngblood (Defensive End): Another key defensive player who made a big impact during the season and throughout his career with the Rams.

Key Achievements:

  • Division Champions: The Rams won the NFC West division that year, finishing with a 12–2 record.
  • Strong Defense: The 1973 Rams had one of the league’s most formidable defenses, allowing the fewest points in the NFL that season. Their defense, known for a strong pass rush and stout run defense, was one of the primary reasons for the team’s success.

Playoffs:

  • The Rams reached the NFC Championship Game, but they were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 14–10. Despite the loss, their performance throughout the season was impressive, and they were one of the top teams in the NFC.

Notable Moments:

  • The 1973 Rams were known for their balanced attack with a strong defense and a solid offense led by Roman Gabriel.
  • The team’s 12–2 record was one of the best in the league, but they still fell short of making the Super Bowl, which highlighted some of the challenges they faced in postseason play.

While the 1973 season was a success for the Rams in the regular season, it ended in disappointment in the playoffs, and they were unable to secure a Super Bowl appearance that year.

Head Coach: Chuck Knox

  • 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
RB Tony Baker 14 6 02/16/1945 ‘ “ Iowa State
RB Jim Bertelsen 14 2 02/26/1950 ‘ “ Texas
DT Larry Brooks 14 2 06/10/1950 ‘ “ Virginia State
RB Cullen Bryant 13 R 05/20/1951 ‘ “ Colorado
P Dave Chapple 14 3 03/30/1947 ‘ “ California – Santa Barbara
DB Al Clark 14 3 02/29/1948 ‘ “ Eastern Michigan
T/G Charley Cowan 14 13 06/19/1938 ‘ “ New Mexico Highlands
TE/RB Pat Curran 14 5 09/21/1945 ‘ “ Lakeland
DB/WR Bill Drake 4 1 05/22/1950 ‘ “ Oregon
DE Fred Dryer 14 5 07/06/1946 ‘ “ San Diego State
DB Dave Elmendorf 14 3 06/20/1949 ‘ “ Texas A&M
LB Ken Geddes 14 3 09/27/1946 ‘ “ Nebraska
WR Dick Gordon 5 9 01/01/1944 ‘ “ Michigan State
QB John Hadl 14 12 02/15/1940 ‘ “ Kansas
QB James Harris 8 4 07/20/1947 ‘ “ Grambling State
C Ken Iman 14 13 02/08/1939 ‘ “ Southeast Missouri State
WR Harold Jackson 14 6 01/06/1946 ‘ “ Jackson State
RB Les Josephson 14 9 07/29/1942 ‘ “ Augustana (SD)
LB Rick Kay 14 1 11/10/1949 ‘ “ Colorado
TE Bob Klein 14 5 07/27/1947 ‘ “ Southern California
G * Tom Mack 14 8 11/01/1943 ‘ “ Michigan
RB Lawrence McCutcheon 12 2 06/02/1950 ‘ “ Colorado State
DB Eddie McMillan 14 R 11/25/1951 ‘ “ Florida State
DT Bill Nelson 12 3 03/09/1948 ‘ “ Oregon State
TE Terry Nelson 2 R 05/20/1951 ‘ “ Arkansas – Pine Bluff
DT * Merlin Olsen 14 12 09/15/1940 ‘ “ Utah State
DT/C Phil Olsen 14 3 04/26/1948 ‘ “ Utah State
DB Steve Preece 14 5 02/15/1947 ‘ “ Oregon State
K/WR David Ray 14 5 09/19/1944 ‘ “ Alabama
LB Jack Reynolds 14 4 11/22/1947 ‘ “ Tennessee
LB Isiah Robertson 14 3 08/17/1949 ‘ “ Southern
C/G/T/LB Rich Saul 14 4 02/05/1948 ‘ “ Michigan State
T Harry Schuh 14 9 09/25/1942 ‘ “ Memphis
G Joe Scibelli 14 13 04/19/1939 ‘ “ American International
RB Rob Scribner 10 1 04/09/1951 ‘ “ UCLA
WR Rod Sherman 3 7 12/25/1944 ‘ “ Southern California
RB Larry Smith 14 5 09/02/1947 ‘ “ Florida
WR Jack Snow 14 9 01/25/1943 ‘ “ Notre Dame
LB Bob Stein 13 5 01/22/1948 ‘ “ Minnesota
DB Charles Stukes 14 7 09/13/1943 ‘ “ Maryland – Eastern Shore
WR Joe Sweet 8 2 07/05/1948 ‘ “ Tennessee State
T/G/DE John Williams 14 6 10/27/1945 ‘ “ Minnesota
DE * Jack Youngblood 14 3 01/26/1950 ‘ “ Florida
LB Jim Youngblood 14 R 02/23/1950 ‘ “ Tennessee Tech

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