Flashback When The Rams Moved To Anaheim 1980.

[den-the-coach]

Vince Ferragamo, had a great 2nd Half of 1979, led after 3 Quarters of the Super Bowl. Got shafted by Malavasi on an old school (caveman) "nobody can lose their job to injury " theory that had Pat Haden start, and lose, the 1980 opener. Went 11-4 and made Playoffs in '80. Then had corrupt horrible Owner GF give him the cheap-ass runaround, which she would later do with Eric, that chased him off to Canada. Our Franchise Quarterback of the early 80's was staring us in the face and the cocktail waitress Owner fucked it up.

Yeah another reason(s) why the thought of Pat Haden disgusts me.

 

[Ram65]

Let's remember the good old times or not. I've posted many times about moving cross-country to end up on the other side of the 5 freeway from The Big A. They had to close off the stadium and the view of the San Gabriel Mountains to accommodate the Rams' move. Like Dodger Stadium you could see the snow caps in the background. Interesting party times back then. The left field area was unbearable with an October hot SUNday. Some younger dudes in my apartment building worked at Mailbu Racing, which was located in the parking lot. It was a blast getting free laps.

As far as Football. Kevin Green and ED were a blast to watch, while Everett was the great QB hope. GF got here Luxury Suite money while running the franchise down. I got to hang out in one of those Suites on one occasion. My friend and I met this guy while we were looking to buy cheap seats for a preseason game. We couldn't believe it when he said he had free extra tickets. They were also part of a Corporate Suite. Turns out he was a local building inspector, and two brothers who were home builders gave him tickets. Free food and beer while hanging in the suite.

 

[RamFan503]

Turns out he was a local building inspector, and two brothers who were home builders gave him tickets. Free food and beer while hanging in the suite.

When you shook his hand, was his palm greasy?

 

[RamFan503]

$20 including parking.

 

[RamFan503]

Yeah another reason(s) why the thought of Pat Haden disgusts me.

Closet Haden lover.

 

[RamFan58years]

I lived almost equidistant from the Coliseum and the Big A, so I went to many games at both spots. The infield dirt was a drag; it made for terrible football, injury issues and just looked bad. I was there when ED single handedly beat Dallas in the playoffs as well as when Todd Kinchens returned two punts for TDs years before. Saw the playoff loss to the Giants when Rutledge was playing QB. Some great teams and some bad teams. I also remember they charged the incredible, unheard of rip off price of FIVE DOLLARS to park!!

 

[Ground Chuck]

$20 including parking.

My dad had season tickets from the Bay Area. So he would fly down for the games and usually meet his buddy from Fresno. A couple times I got to make the trip and we would stay in the Doubletree then walk over the overpass to the big A.

Once we flew into John Wayne when it was still a small airport. Once we drove. Ugh. Brutal the Rams lost and I was only 14-15 so dad had to drive through the night. I felt bad. But I did not fall asleep. Stayed up and talked the whole way home. Over the grapevine. School the next day.

 

[David Ray]

Not to be confused with side boob.

I'll bet that costume got a LOT of SIDE long 'glances'.

 

[Tano]

Vince Ferragamo, had a great 2nd Half of 1979, led after 3 Quarters of the Super Bowl. Got shafted by Malavasi on an old school (caveman) "nobody can lose their job to injury " theory that had Pat Haden start, and lose, the 1980 opener. Went 11-4 and made Playoffs in '80. Then had corrupt horrible Owner GF give him the cheap-ass runaround, which she would later do with Eric, that chased him off to Canada. Our Franchise Quarterback of the early 80's was staring us in the face and the cocktail waitress Owner fucked it up.

And that's another reason why I consider Georgia the worst owner ever.

Losing Ferragamo to Canada? What the hell you idiot owner.

 

[Ram65]

When you shook his hand, was his palm greasy?

I could see how it could come off that way, he actually didn't go into the suite much, if at all. He was content with getting free beer and hot dogs. It's been a long time since. IIRC, he mentioned that he doesn't normally like taking advantage of his position. Seemed like a man of integrity. While I was in the suite, he was outside in one of the allotted regular seats.

 

[RamFan503]

But I did not fall asleep. Stayed up and talked the whole way home.

Meanwhile...

 

[gogoat1]

I lived almost equidistant from the Coliseum and the Big A, so I went to many games at both spots. The infield dirt was a drag; it made for terrible football, injury issues and just looked bad. I was there when ED single handedly beat Dallas in the playoffs as well as when Todd Kinchens returned two punts for TDs years before. Saw the playoff loss to the Giants when Rutledge was playing QB. Some great teams and some bad teams. I also remember they charged the incredible, unheard of rip off price of FIVE DOLLARS to park!!

"equidistant", did not know it was a word. Cool.

 

[RamFan58years]

"equidistant", did not know it was a word. Cool.

Yes Grasshopper, I will impart much wisdom so long as you are willing to listen.

 

[Classic Rams]

• Speaking of blue-and-gold, the Rams cheerleaders are seen on the sidelines wearing the WORST looking unis probably in their history. Take a gander, if you can stomach it. Embraceable Ewes? Try Embarrassing Ew.

I beg to differ.

This is the cheerleader who Nolan Cromwell later married.

Those uniforms were pretty darn cool. They also wore the classic Nike running shoes that were blue with a gold swish that resembled a horn. I called them Ram shoes when I first saw someone wearing them in 1976 and I ended up getting a pair. Nike didn't have as much variety and were only a small fraction of the corporate giant they became several years later.

Back in 1978 the Rams wanted to capitalize on the popularity of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and came up with their own. Many of you know Appolonia (from Purple Rain) and Jenillee Harrison (from 3s Company) were on the original roster. So was Cheryl Ladd's stand in... a shorter-haired blonde chick.

The only thing embarrassing was when they tried a shtick with Pom-Pom Mom as one of them. A giant burly 250-lb old silver-haired woman who was at tryouts for fun wearing a XXL black t-shirt that said "Every Inch a Woman." And the Rams FO hired her. Their name Embraceable Ewes was so corny, just an awkward mouthful to say. They could've done better there too. But those uniforms (on the young ladies)... I remember a Ram cheerleader on TV raised her arms high and up went that skirt revealing the small blue bikini bottom. Boing!!!

Dallas and the Rams had the hottest cheerleaders and the best cheer uniforms from 1978 to the mid-eighties.

Other teams cheerleaders were the Raiderettes, Denver's Pony Express, the Buffalo Jills, Seattle Sea Gals, Chicago Honey Bears, etc.

 

[PhillyRam]

The only thing embarrassing was when they tried a shtick with Pom-Pom Mom as one of them. A giant burly 250-lb old silver-haired woman who was at tryouts for fun wearing a XXL black t-shirt that said "Every Inch a Woman." And the Rams FO hired her. Their name Embraceable Ewes was so corny, just an awkward mouthful to say. They could've done better there too. But those uniforms (on the young ladies)... I remember a Ram cheerleader on TV raised her arms high and up went that skirt revealing the small blue bikini bottom. Boing!!!

You found that embarrassing? Well....