Most heartbreaking moments in Los Angeles Rams history

[LARAMSinFeb.]

 

[Tano]

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This was the most heartbreaking non-superbowl moment for me as well.

I thought for sure we were going to the superbowl that year.

We were so much better than the Viqueens that year and we were playing at home instead of the snow and then the mudbowl came.

I was so upset. I know without a doubt if it didn't rain that day we would have won.

 

[WarnerToBruce]

It used to be the Steelers SB loss.

Now it is this:

 

[TomMack]

When they moved from Southern California to St. Louis.

 

[Memento]

When I think of absolute heartbreaking...I think of a death of a current player or legend in the sport. I think of baseball with Oscar Taveras, Darryl Kile, and Stan Musial. I think of hockey with Pavol Demitra. Football hasn't had much true heartbreak yet. Closest I can come up with is Deacon passing away or, possibly, Philip Lutzenkirchen's death just after he had been cut.

That's heartbreak, to me. I've lived through too much to say that a mere moment in a sport can break my heart like an actual death would break it.

 

[PhillyRam]

"Waddy was open" was heartbreaking for this 12 year old surrounded by a bunch of Steelers fans.
(My cousin is John Kolb, so all relatives are Steelers fans)

Did your relatives also juice like those Steeler linemen?

I often wonder how much of the Steeler dynasty was the mere fact that they perfected steroid usage before most other teams had.

Had a co-worker from the late 80's who was from Pittsburgh and claimed to be buddies with a few linemen.

This 5-6" little shit was obviously juicing and told sone stories about his buddies.

Then of course some of their linemen had health issues resulting seemingly from roids.

 

[thirteen28]

Yes, same old Stubblefield.

Same old SORRY ASS Stubblefield.

FIFY.

 

[Selassie I]

The Dickerson trade was the worst for me. Especially since I didn't know about it until I saw a guy who looked just like ED on the colts' sideline. I thought it was somebody trying to dress up like him. Then... when i realized it was him... I went ape shit crazy.

 

[Dodgersrf]

The 2003 NFC Divisional playoffs vs Carolina.
The back and fourth. Thinking we had it...but no.
Going to double OT ...just to lose.

I was exhausted after that game.

 

[tempests]

Carl Ekern, Football Player, 36 (Published 1990)

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Carl Ekern, Football Player, 36
AP

• Aug. 4, 1990

Carl Ekern, a former linebacker with the Los Angeles Rams, died of head injuries on Wednesday when the Jeep he was driving ran off a highway near the Kern County town of Ridgecrest, the California Highway Patrol said.

Mr. Ekern, 36 years old, joined the Rams in 1976 after attending San Jose State University and played with them for 13 years before retiring after the 1988 season.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday near San Jose, and the Rams also said that a memorial service for Mr. Ekern may be conducted later this month when the team returns from playing an exhibition game in West Germany.

 

[JackKirbyFan]

Two great disappointments:

1) Losing to New England two years ago
2) Charlie Cowan, Joe Schibelli, and Eddie Meador still not in the Hall of Fame. They all unquestionably and unequivocally belong in the Hall.

 

[Fidelis]

Carl Ekern, Football Player, 36 (Published 1990)

www.nytimes.com

Carl Ekern, Football Player, 36
AP

• Aug. 4, 1990

Carl Ekern, a former linebacker with the Los Angeles Rams, died of head injuries on Wednesday when the Jeep he was driving ran off a highway near the Kern County town of Ridgecrest, the California Highway Patrol said.

Mr. Ekern, 36 years old, joined the Rams in 1976 after attending San Jose State University and played with them for 13 years before retiring after the 1988 season.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday near San Jose, and the Rams also said that a memorial service for Mr. Ekern may be conducted later this month when the team returns from playing an exhibition game in West Germany.

One of my favorite Ram players growing up

 

[Oregonram]

Broke my heart when I think Pat Haden threw an INT attempting to hit Ron Jessie in the end zone against the Vikings on the last play of the game. It was Merlin Olsens last career game. After the INT tempers flared on the field, and the last act of the great Merlin Olsen for the Los Angeles Rams was breaking up a fight. I was heartbroken and heartbroken for Merlin.

 

[den-the-coach]

Broke my heart when I think Pat Haden threw an INT

Broke my heart every time Pat Haden started at QB for the Los Angeles Rams.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Broke my heart every time Pat Haden started at QB for the Los Angeles Rams.

Cool photo. Must be from 1978 pre-season when George Allen was brought back but did not even make it to September.

Ray Malavasi took over, and he is on the right.

 

[den-the-coach]

Cool photo. Must be from 1978 pre-season when George Allen was brought back but did not even make it to September.

Ray Malavasi took over, and he is on the right.

Correct, George Allen was fired after two preseason games losing to New England 14-0 & San Diego 14-7.

 

[gabriel18]

When Vermiel retired and Martz dismantles the GSOT.

 

[JackKirbyFan]

When Vermiel retired and Martz dismantles the GSOT.

Not certain I agree. Remember the Rams went 14-2 in 2001-2002. We beat the Packers and Eagles in the playoffs, having the homefield both times. Then the cheating scandal came to light after our Super Bowl loss to New England. If New England hadn't stolen our playbook (or took pictures of it--same thing), we surely would've won that Super Bowl. The entire future of the Rams hinges on that loss. Funny how things work, though. Perhaps, the team never would've moved back to Los Angeles--and that's not a slam at the good folks of St. Louis who supported the team until the very end. But then again, I believe Stan K. always wanted the team back in Los Angeles.

 

[JackKirbyFan]

Not certain I agree. Remember the Rams went 14-2 in 2001-2002. We beat the Packers and Eagles in the playoffs, having the homefield both times. Then the cheating scandal came to light after our Super Bowl loss to New England. If New England hadn't stolen our playbook (or took pictures of it--same thing), we surely would've won that Super Bowl. The entire future of the Rams hinges on that loss. Funny how things work, though. Perhaps, the team never would've moved back to Los Angeles--and that's not a slam at the good folks of St. Louis who supported the team until the very end. But then again, I believe Stan K. always wanted the team back in Los Angeles.

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In 1969 the Rams wore blue and white unis all year long--not the blue and gold. Love the picture, though!! I was watching the game with my pop and we both were frustrated and that frustration remained with my pop until he passed on back in 2009.

 

[Ramon Ram]

When Nolan Cromwell was a foot too short to intercept that TD in the Super Bowl. Cromwell said it still haunts him today.... (Me too.)

"With the underdog Rams ahead 19-17 in the third quarter, Cromwell stepped in front of Steelers' receiver Lynn Swann for a critical interception of a short pass and an open field -- and almost certain TD -- in front of him.

Except he didn't make it. Didn't catch the ball. Didn't score. Nothing."

This^