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1948 Los Angeles Rams season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Los Angeles Rams |
| year | 1948 |
| record | 6–5–1 |
| division_place | 3rd NFL Western |
| coach | Clark Shaughnessy |
| stadium | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Rams seasons |
The 1948 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 11th year with the National Football League and the third season in Los Angeles. The Rams debuted the first helmet logo in league history in 1948, an idea that was conceived by running back Fred Gehrke. The season opener against the Lions was the final Wednesday night game in the NFL until a 2012 Wednesday game between the Cowboys and Giants. In his first NFL game, future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Fears scored twice in the fourth quarter, and had his only pick-six of his career in a 44–7 victory.
Draft
Main article: 1948 NFL draft
Schedule
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| September 22 | **[Detroit Lions](1948-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 44–7 | 1–0 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 12,941 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194809220ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1948-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **T** 28–28 | 1–0–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 36,884 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194810030ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 10 | at **[Chicago Bears](1948-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 21–42 | 1–1–1 | Wrigley Field | 43,707 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194810100chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 17 | **[Green Bay Packers](1948-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 24–10 | 2–1–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 25,119 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194810170gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 24 | at **[Detroit Lions](1948-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 34–27 | 3–1–1 | Briggs Stadium | 17,444 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194810240det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 31 | **[Chicago Cardinals](1948-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 22–27 | 3–2–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 32,149 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194810310ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 7 | **[Chicago Bears](1948-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 6–21 | 3–3–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 56,263 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194811070ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 14 | at [New York Giants](1948-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 52–37 | 4–3–1 | Polo Grounds | 22,766 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194811140nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 21 | at **[Chicago Cardinals](1948-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 24–27 | 4–4–1 | Comiskey Park | 29,031 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194811210crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | **[Green Bay Packers](1948-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 16–0 | 4–5–1 | City Stadium | 23,874 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194811280ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 5 | at [Washington Redskins](1948-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 41–13 | 5–5–1 | Griffith Stadium | 32,970 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194812050was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1948-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 31–14 | 6–5–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 27,967 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194812120ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Roster
| Los Angeles Rams | border=2}};" | 1948 Los Angeles Rams roster |
|---|---|---|
| **Backs** |
References
References
- (February 7, 2010). "Infographic: NFL on Wednesday". Profootballhof.com.
- "1948 Los Angeles Rams Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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