5 Greatest Seasons in Rams History #5: 1945

Stud quarterback Bob Waterfield was married to legendary actress Jane Russel.

Season 5: 1945 Cleveland Rams

This was the Rams’ 8th year in the NFL and their 9th and final season of existence as a professional franchise in Cleveland (the team played their first year of professional existence in the AFL). Following this successful season, which culminated in an NFL championship, team owner Dan Reeves orchestrated a move to Los Angeles over concerns with the upstart All-America Football conference.

This team was lead by prolific hall of fame quarterback Bob Waterfield. They finished 9-1 in the regular season, then won the pre-superbowl era NFL championship game by defeating the Washington Redskins 15-14 at the cavernous old Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

The Rams celebrating their championship after defeating the Washington Redskins in the title game. Soon they would move to Los Angeles.
The Rams celebrating their championship after defeating the Washington Redskins in the title game. Soon they would move to Los Angeles.

1945 Schedule:

Week Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Final score Team record
1 Bye Week
2 September 30, 1945 Chicago Cardinals W 21–0 1–0 League Park 10,872
3 October 7, 1945 Chicago Bears W 17–0 2–0 League Park 19,580
4 October 14, 1945 at Green Bay Packers W 27–14 3–0 East Stadium 24,607
5 October 21, 1945 at Chicago Bears W 41–21 4–0 Wrigley Field 28,273
6 October 28, 1945 at Philadelphia Eagles L 14–28 4–1 Shibe Park 38,149
7 November 4, 1945 at New York Giants W 21–17 5–1 Polo Grounds 46,219
8 November 11, 1945 Green Bay Packers W 20–7 6–1 League Park 28,686
9 November 18, 1945 at Chicago Cardinals W 35–21 7–1 Comiskey Park 18,000
10 November 22, 1945 at Detroit Lions W 28–21 8–1 Briggs Stadium 40,017
11 December 2, 1945 Boston Yanks W 20–7 9–1 League Park 18,470