The Legends of the Rams: Top 15 Players of All Time

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As a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Rams, I have always wondered who the best players the team has ever had. With research and a lot of hours spent watching classic football games, I have compiled a list of the top 15 Rams players of all time. These players not only left their mark on the Rams organization but also on the NFL as a whole. From record-breaking quarterbacks to fierce defensive tackles, this list has it all.

15. Henry Ellard

Henry Ellard played for the Rams from 1983 to 1993, during which he broke several team records for receiving. He made three Pro Bowl appearances and eventually earned a spot in the Rams Ring of Honor.

14. Merlin Olsen

Merlin Olsen spent his entire 15-year career playing defensive tackle for the Rams. He was a 14-time Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1970s. Olsen was also known for his work as a commentator and guest star on Little House on the Prairie.

13. Tom Mack

Tom Mack played for the Rams from 1966 to 1978 and was a six-time Pro Bowler. He was known for his durability, as he started all 162 games of his career. Mack was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

12. Jackie Slater

Jackie Slater played for the Rams from 1976 to 1995 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. He is considered one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

11. Norm Van Brocklin

Norm Van Brocklin played for the Rams from 1949 to 1957 and was a five-time Pro Bowler. He was the quarterback for the Rams when they won the NFL Championship in 1951. Van Brocklin was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

10. Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk played for the Rams from 1999 to 2005 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. He was a key player in the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" era, which culminated in a Super Bowl victory in 2000. Faulk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

9. Eric Dickerson

Eric Dickerson played for the Rams from 1983 to 1987 and was a four-time Pro Bowler. He set the NFL record for rushing yards in a single season with 2,105 yards in 1984. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

8. Deacon Jones

David "Deacon" Jones played for the Rams from 1961 to 1971 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. He is credited with coining the term "sack" and was an instrumental part of the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line.

7. Isaac Bruce

Isaac Bruce played for the Rams from 1994 to 2007 and was a four-time Pro Bowler. He was a key player in the Rams' Super Bowl victory in 2000, catching the game-winning touchdown pass. Bruce was the Rams' all-time leading receiver until 2014.

6. Jack Youngblood

Jack Youngblood played for the Rams from 1971 to 1984 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. He famously played in Super Bowl XIV with a broken leg and led the Rams to a victory. Youngblood was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

5. Merlin Olsen

Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch played for the Rams from 1949 to 1957 and was a three-time Pro Bowler. He was the NFL's leading receiver twice and was the first player in NFL history to have a 1,000-yard receiving season. Hirsch was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

4. Roman Gabriel

Roman Gabriel played for the Rams from 1962 to 1972 and was a four-time Pro Bowler. He holds several team records for passing and was the NFL's MVP in 1969. Gabriel was the first Asian-American quarterback to start in the NFL.

3. Merlin Olsen

Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch played for the Rams from 1949 to 1957 and was a three-time Pro Bowler. He was the NFL's leading receiver twice and was the first player in NFL history to have a 1,000-yard receiving season. Hirsch was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

2. Kurt Warner

Kurt Warner played for the Rams from 1998 to 2003 and was a four-time Pro Bowler. He led the Rams to two Super Bowl appearances, including a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. Warner was the NFL's MVP twice and was named the Super Bowl MVP in 2000.

1. Deacon Jones

Deacon Jones played for the Rams from 1961 to 1971 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. He is widely considered one of the best defensive ends in NFL history and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Jones was instrumental in helping the Rams win the NFL Championship in 1967.

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