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Dec 16, 2023

Colts Top Rams as Unitas Sets Record

Dec. 16, 1963 - Johnny Unitas set an NFL pass-completion record yesterday highlighted by a 14-yard touchdown toss to Tom Matte with 33...

Dec 7, 2023

Packers Keep Conference Title Hopes Alive with Victory over Rams

Dec. 7, 1963 - Jim Taylor of Green Bay ran 40 yards for the go-ahead touchdown today as the Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 31-14,...

Dec 2, 2023

Rams Top 49ers at Kezar Stadium

Dec. 2, 1963 - For the first time since 1958, the rebounding Rams made it three wins in a row yesterday by subduing the San Francisco...

Nov 12, 2023

Bears Win Narrow Contest Over Rams at Wrigley, Maintain First Place Tie with Packers

Nov. 12, 1963 - Roger Leclerc booted field goals in the first and third quarters and the Chicago Bears’ defense was unbeatable Sunday as...

Nov 4, 2023

Vikings Top Rams in Minnesota as QB Tarkenton Shines

Nov. 4, 1963 - Fran Tarkenton paced a Minnesota rally for two quick touchdowns early in the second half, and the Vikings went on to...

Oct 14, 2023

Bears Destroy Rams in L.A., 52-14

Oct. 14, 1963 - The Chicago Bears scored 14 points in 55 seconds yesterday as they romped off to a 52-14 triumph over the hapless Rams....

Sep 14, 2023

Lions Crush Rams in L.A., 23-2

Sept. 14, 1963 - The Detroit Lions rolled up 20 points in the first half, highlighted by a 70-yard runback of an interception by Dick...

Aug 8, 2023

Cowboys Top Rams in Los Angeles Exhibition Game, 17-14

Aug. 8, 1963 - Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry was happy, of course, to beat the Los Angeles Rams, 17-14, in the Times Charity game...

Jul 9, 2023

Gridiron Giants Trade Rosey Grier to Rams

July 9, 1963 - The New York Giants have traded Roosevelt (Rosey) Grier (pictured last year), their 31-year-old 290-pound defensive...

May 23, 2023

Rams Signing Young Defensive Stars

May 23, 1963 - Defensive ends David (Deacon) Jones (#75 with Frank Gifford) and Larry Stephens and defensive tackle Merlin Olsen (#74),...

Dec 16, 2022

Packers Clinch Western Conference, Will Face Giants in NFL Championship Game Dec. 30

Dec. 16, 1962 - The Green Bay Packers had no worries as they went to work against the Rams in Los Angeles this afternoon. Word arrived...

Dec 2, 2022

Starr and Hornung lead Packers to Romp over Rams, 41-10

Dec. 2, 1962 - Paul Hornung (right), back in action today, teamed with Bart Starr (left) and Jim Taylor to lead the Green Bay Packers to...

Nov 26, 2022

Rams Tie Vikings, 24-24, as Los Angeles QB Roman Gabriel Makes Debut

Nov. 26, 1962 - Roman Gabriel (pictured), making his first start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, guided his team 78 yards in the...

Nov 11, 2022

Colts Top Rams as Unitas Shines

Nov. 11, 1962 - Johnny Unitas (pictured) passed the Baltimore Colts to 2 touchdowns and a 14-2 victory today over the Rams in Los...

Nov 6, 2022

Rams Coach Bob Waterfield Resigns, Harland Svare to Take Over

Nov. 6, 1962 - Bob Waterfield today resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, and Harland Svare (pictured right with Bill Wade) was...

Nov 4, 2022

Lions Top Rams, 12-3

Nov. 4, 1962 - Halfback Pat Studstill and Earl Morrall, playing for the first time this year at quarterback, led the Detroit Lions to a...

Sep 2, 2022

Browns Remain Unbeaten in NFL Exhibition Contests this Year

Sept. 2, 1962 - The Cleveland Browns scored with 57 seconds remaining and beat the Rams, 26-24, in Los Angeles to remain undefeated in 4...

Jun 29, 2022

Roman Gabriel Leads East to Victory in All-America Bowl

June 29, 1962 - Roman Gabriel (pictured with ball) of North Carolina State and Bob Ferguson of Ohio State, 1961 college stars who are...

Dec 13, 2021

Roman Gabriel Signs With Rams

Dec. 13, 1961 - Roman Gabriel, the ace passer of North Carolina State College, today said he would play with the Los Angeles Rams of the...

Nov 20, 2021

NFL: Packers Rout Rams, 35-17

Nov. 20, 1961 - The Green Bay Packers scored 28 points in the second period last night on the passing of Bart Starr for a 35-17 NFL...