The Los Angeles Rams have had quite the NFL journey. They've transferred to different area codes, stadiums and also have a few championships under their belt. The Rams' history in the league has been quite colorful; there have been lows but of course, there have been some highs.
Here's five of the greatest moments the Los Angeles Rams‘ history.
5. Flipper Anderson for the win (Jan. 7, 1990)
One of the most memorable game-winning touchdowns in the Rams' history is Willie “Flipper” Anderson's sudden-death catch in the 1990 Divisional round playoff game against the New York Giants. Quarterback Jim Everett threw a 30-yard pass to Anderson in the dying moments of the match, which the wide receiver caught in the end zone.
After the score, Anderson ran directly through the tunnel and straight in the locker room as the Rams completed their 19-13 upset over the Giants.
4. Kenny Washington's 92-yard sprint (Nov. 2, 1947)
UCLA legend Kenny Washington was signed by the Rams when the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1946. This was a crucial time for the franchise as they were facing a lot of pressure to be more racially inclusive as part of their move to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Though Washington was arguably beyond his peak as he signed with the Rams, the running back showed a glimpse of his old self in November of 1947. Washington set the team record for the longest run from scrimmage, with a 92-yard run against the Chicago Cardinals. Plays like this goes to show that Washington was definitely one of the greatest players in Rams history.
3. Greg Zuerlein field goal (Jan. 20, 2019)
Kicker and 2017 Pro Bowler Greg Zuerlein inked his name in the record books with two historic field goals in the 2019 NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints. The placekicker first tied the game with over a minute left in regulation with a 48-yard field goal to send the playoff match to overtime.
After already scoring three field goals in regulation, Zuerlein wasn't done yet. The 32-year old tallied the longest successful kick in NFL history both in the playoffs and in extra time with a 57-yard field goal to push the Rams all the way to Super Bowl LIII.
2. NFL Championship Game (Dec. 23, 1951)
In the 1951 NFL Championship game, the Los Angeles Rams were looking to avenge their heartbreaking loss against the Cleveland Browns in the previous year's championship matchup. This time, the Rams were playing at home in front of almost 60,000 fans in attendance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
This was the first NFL championship game to be nationally televised and the Rams clearly did not disappoint. Quarterback Norm Van Brocklin led the way for the Rams as they upset the Browns with a 24-17 victory to claim their second NFL Championship.
1. Super Bowl XXXIV (Jan. 30, 2000)
After struggling for almost the entire decade, the St. Louis Rams finally struck gold in the 1999-2000 NFL season when they saw themselves shocking the league with an NFC-best 13-3 regular season record. Powered by an MVP season from quarterback Kurt Warner, the Rams cruised their way through the playoffs and all the way to the promised land to face the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV.
After dominating the first three quarters, the Rams let go of a 16-0 lead as the Titans clawed their way back to tie the game with two minutes left in the fourth. The Rams quarterback came to the rescue once again with a 74-yard touchdown pass to seal the game and bring home the Super Bowl to St. Louis for the first time ever.
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