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Questions about Los Angeles Rams

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Los Angeles Rams franchise originally established?

The Cleveland Rams were established on the 11th of April 1936 by Ohio attorney Homer Marshman and player-coach Damon Wetzel. The team joined the American Football League and finished its first regular season with a 5, 2, 2 record.

Who purchased the Los Angeles Rams in June 1941?

Dan Reeves and Fred Levy Jr. purchased the club in June 1941. Reeves used inheritance from his family's grocery chain business to buy his share while Levy owned part of the team alongside Bob Hope.

What year did the Los Angeles Rams move from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

Owner Dan Reeves received approval to move the Cleveland Rams to Los Angeles on the 12th of January 1946 after threatening to leave professional football entirely. The team entered negotiations to lease the 103,000-seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Which players made the Los Angeles Rams the first NFL team with two black players?

The Rams signed Kenny Washington on the 21st of March 1946 or the 4th of May 1946 according to some sources. They added Woody Strode on the 7th of May 1946 making them the first NFL team with two black players entering the 1946 season.

When did SoFi Stadium open for the Los Angeles Rams?

SoFi Stadium opened for the 2020 season after serving as the world's costliest stadium at over $5 billion. The pandemic kept fans out of the 70,000-seat venue during its first year.

Who became head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in January 2017?

Sean McVay became head coach of the Los Angeles Rams on the 12th of January 2017 at age 30. He surpassed Lane Kiffin who was 31 when hired by the Oakland Raiders in 2007 to become the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.