GAME PLAN

Let's get started. I'm a die-hard Rams fan. I had season tickets both at the Coliseum and Anaheim Stadium for many years. And even photographed several games from the sidelines over the final two seasons before they moved. This blog was created after reading a newspaper column by Bill Plaschke in the Los Angeles Times Sports section (read it here) about the lack of identity for former L.A. Rams players. I decided to see how many Rams fans still have an appreciation for what the Rams meant to L.A. If you're a real fan, you've got stories to tell and opinions to share. Even if you're bitter about losing our team to St. Louis, air it out right here.

June 15, 2009

EDDIE MEADOR


Another great story in today's Los Angeles Times by Jerry Crowe. Eddie Meador was a defensive back for the Rams in the 1960s who had a stellar career and still holds the franchise record for interceptions, but was not voted into the Hall of Fame. His statistics are comparable to other Hall of Fame defensive backs, and his family is making a push for his election. Check out the website for his nomination at edmeador.com
I would say that Meador's value to the 1960's Rams secondary was equal to the value of Jack Youngblood to the 1970's defensive line. Both durable, hard working and respected players with several Pro Bowl appearances. But Youngblood is in the Hall of Fame. It's time for Meador to be recognized and honored.
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Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting this great comment on my dad, Eddie Meador. Our family is also thankful for the article Jerry Crowe wrote on Dad. We feel all the Rams' fans & the people of L.A./California deserve to know what we are doing for Dad. Because of that article, we have received numerous e-mails from fans/friends mainly from California who are supportive of our efforts. Each e-mail included a memory of our Dad from every aspect and it has been awesome learning that much more about him. We treasure each personal memory that has been shared & we always will. Thank you, again, for your support!
-Vicki

July 8, 2009 at 6:38 AM

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