St. Louis Rams: Fun Facts, History, and Resources for Gameday
Fun Facts about St. Louis Rams
Who is the head coach for the St. Louis Rams?
Steve Spagnuolo
Who is the defensive coach for the St. Louis Rams?
Ken Flajole
Who is the special teams coach for the St. Louis Rams?
Tom McMahon
Who owns the St. Louis Rams?
Stan Kroenke
How many Super Bowls have the St. Louis Rams won?
One:
1999 (XXXIV)
Who is the mascot for the St. Louis Rams?
Rampage; the ram
What are the St. Louis Rams team colors?
White, New Century Gold, Millennium Blue
Who designed the St. Louis Rams logo?
Fred Gehrke, a halfback, painted ram horns on the team’s helmets in 1948. They were the first team to have a logo on their helmets
Fun Facts about St. Louis Rams Stadium
What is the St. Louis Rams stadium called?
Edward Jones Dome
How many seats are in St. Louis Rams stadium?
66,965
What is the address of St. Louis Rams stadium?
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
When was St. Louis Rams stadium built?
1995
History of the St. Louis Rams
Where did St. Louis Rams get their name and why are they called it?
The St. Louis Rams were named in 1937 when Homer Marshman and Dam Wetzel became the owner and general manager, respectively, of the new team. Wetzel’s favorite football team was the Fordham Rams, and the two agreed that the new team name should be the St. Louis Rams.
What players from the St. Louis Rams are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1965
Bob Waterfield
1967
Dan Reeves
1968
Elroy Hirsch
1970
Tom Fears
1971
Norm Van Brocklin
1972
Ollie Matson
1980
David Jones
1982
Merlin Olsen
1999
Eric Dickerson
Tom Mack
2001
Jackie Slater
Jack Youngblood
2002
George Allen
What numbers have been retired by St. Louis Rams?
7 Bob Waterfield
28 Marshall Faulk
29 Eric Dickerson
74 Merlin Olsen
75 Deacon Jones
78 Jackie Slater
85 Jack Youngblood
Top 5 Players of all time for the St. Louis Rams
1. Tom Mack – Offensive Guard
Tom Mack played his entire professional career with the Rams when the team was still based in Los Angeles. He was drafted in 1966 and remained a Ram until his retirement in 1978. These were good years for the Rams as a franchise, and Mack had a lot to do with the team’s success. In addition to his achievements as a Los Angeles Ram, Mack was an eleven-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time First-Team All-Pro selection and a four-time Second-Team All-Pro selection.
184 Games Played
162 Games Started
2. Norm Van Brocklin – Quarterback
Norm Van Brocklin began his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams in 1949. He remained with the team until he became a Philadelphia Eagle in 1958. Together with Bob Waterfield, the team’s other quarterback, Van Brocklin se a handful of records and let the team in some excellent seasons.
140 Games Played
101 Games Started
61-36-4 QB Record
1553 Completed Passes
2895 Attempted Passes
23,611 Yards Gained by Passing
173 Touchdown Passes
178 Interceptions Thrown
3. Kurt Warner – Quarterback
Kurt Warner began his career as a Green Bay Packer. He was an undrafted free agent at the time, however, after the summer training camp, he was released from the team. After his unsuccessful NFL debut, Warner signed with the Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football League. In 1998, he finally got an opportunity to be signed by an NFL franchise team, the St. Louis Rams. His first seasons with the team quickly catapulted him to stardom, and the label as the best quarterback the Rams had ever had on their team. With four Pro Bowls and two First-Team All-Pro titles under his belt, Warner played an excellent game with the Rams before he signed with the New York Giants in 2004.
125 Games Played
116 Games Started
67-49-0 QB Record
2666 Passes Completed
4070 Passes Attempted
32,344 Yards Gained by Passing
208 Touchdown Passes
128 Interceptions Thrown
4. Merlin Olsen – Defensive Tackle
Merlin Olsen was signed as a Los Angeles Ram in 1962, following his college years at Utah State University. In the same year, he was named NFL Rookie of the Year; he was off to a good start. Olsen remained a Ram until his professional retirement in 1976. While he was with the team he secured 14 Pro Bowl appearances, six First-Team All-Pro appearances and three Second-Team All-Pro appearances.
208 Games Played
138 Games Started
1 Interception
1 Touchdown
5. Jack Youngblood – Defensive End
Jack Youngblood was a career-long Los Angeles Ram. He was drafted in the first round of the 1971 NFL draft; Youngblood was only 21 years old. He proved to be a successful defensive player, earning the title of NFC Defensive Player of the Year by United Press International in 1975, just four years after starting his career. Youngblood was a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro player. Sacks weren’t recorded in the NFL for the first 11 seasons of Jack’s career, but his final three seasons, during which he recorded 24 sacks, are telling enough about the Defensive End. Quarterbacks feared him.
202 Games Played
188 Games Started
24 Sacks (in three seasons)
Game Day and Travel Information
3 hotels around the stadium
Drury Inn & Suites
711 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 231-8100
https://wwwc.druryhotels.com/
Holiday Inn Select Hotel
811 North 9th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 421-4000
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/hotel/stlcc?&cityName=st.-louis&externalHotelDetailHit=true
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel
800 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 621-9600
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-hotel/
Best restaurants in the Area or Ones Owned by St. Louis Rams
The Over/Under Sports Bar
911 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 621-8881
http://www.overunderstl.com/
The Dubliner
1025 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 421-4300
http://www.dublinerstl.com/
Tigin Irish Pub
333 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-8666
http://www.tiginirishpub.com/
Tailgating Rules
Please call the stadium as their are no posted rules
Items NOT allowed in the stadium
- Food and beverages*
- Bottles**, cans, coolers, containers, thermoses
- Bags larger than 11×17
- Video cameras
- Glitter or confetti
- Peanuts in the shell
- Projectiles (i.e. Frisbees, mini-footballs or beach balls)
- Poles or sticks of any kind
- Laser devices
- Animals or pets (not including service animals)
- Artificial noisemakers of any kind (i.e. cowbells or air horns)
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Fireworks, candles, flares, balloons
- Firearms, knives, missiles and weapons of any kind
- Mace and pepper gas
- Any item that could obstruct a guest’s view of the field
- Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by management
* Exceptions may be made for those with medical requirements or special needs.
* Limited snacks that fit into a quart size bag are allowed for each person.
** Empty plastic bottles 16oz or less are allowed.
Resources about the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams Official Website
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ESPN St. Louis Rams
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NFL.com St. Louis Rams
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Sports Illustrated St. Louis Rams
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St. Louis Today – Rams Website
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