The St. Louis Rams were originally founded in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. From 1946 until 1994, they played in the Los Angeles area. Buzz Wetzel, who was general manager at the time, was a fan of the Fordham Rams. He and Homer Marshman, one of the owners, picked the nickname to be used by the new team. When the team moved to St. Louis in 1995, they became known as the St. Louis Rams. To the NFL, the new team is the second incarnation of the defunct Cleveland Rams, a member of the 2nd AFL. Only 4 original players joined the team when it moved to the NFL with new management. To date, the Rams have won 6 Conference championships, 15 Division championships and 2 NFL Championships. They won the Super Bowl championship in 1999.
The Rams call St. Louis, Missouri home. The city is heavily influenced by immigration from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Bohemia and Italy, contributing to the style of its architecture and the taste of its cuisine. St. Louis is intent in ensuring its place as one of the most modern urban cities in the U.S. but it also pays homage to its past. Some of the most important breweries in the country are found here, including Anheuser-Busch, Lemp Brewery and Falstaff Brewing Corporation. The city is also home to several notable parks, including the Missouri Botanical Garden, Tower Park and the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, where the Gateway Arch can be found. The city is also known for its musical contributions in jazz, blues and ragtime.
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