THE RAMS QB HISTORY (THE 70's)

The Rams would win their division for a NFL record 7 straight seasons (1973-79).
But, what is even more impressive is they won those 7 straight divisions starting 7 different quarterbacks.

JOHN HADL



Before the start of the 1973 season, the Rams trade Roman Gabriel to the Eagles for Harold Jackson and Tony Baker. Then they get John Hadl from San Diego. He took the Rams to a 12-2 record and was the MVP of the NFL in 1973. LISTEN

JAMES HARRIS



Harris took over for Hadl in the 4th game of the 1974 season. Took the Rams to the NFC Championship game. Was the MVP of the 1975 Pro Bowl.

RON JAWORSKI



When Harris got injured midway thru the 1975 season, Ron Jaworski took over. The last regular season game "Jaws" beat the Steelers and a week later destroyed the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs. LISTEN



The first game of the 1976 season, rookie Pat Haden took over for a injured Jaworski and on his very first pass it was a 50 yard TD bomb. Haden with only 5 games starting at QB in the NFL led the Rams to a upset victory in the first round of the playoffs against Dallas. Was rookie of the year as he led the Rams to the NFC Championship game.
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JOE NAMATH

The Rams sign Joe Namath for the 1977 season. After the 4th game on a monday night he is replace with Haden. LISTEN



In 1979, rookie Jeff Rutledge started for the injured Pat Haden and Vince Ferragamo.

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Vince Ferragamo started only 5 games before he led the Ram to victofry over Dallas.

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BOB LEE

Lee didn't start any games in 1979, but, he came in and threw the winning TD bomb.

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