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.

March 11, 2011

OLLIE MATSON


Ollie Matson was an outstanding NFL player during his 14 year career, and played for the L.A. Rams from 1959-1962. He was a running back known for his speed and agility. Selected to 6 Pro Bowls, he was described by one defensive coach as "the greatest athlete I've ever seen." Not only did he play pro football, he was also a silver and bronze medal winner as a sprinter in the 1952 Olympics. He was voted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1972. Matson passed away last month at the age of 80.
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