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Study Guide: Los Angeles Rams 1972 Season Review

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Los Angeles Rams 1972 Season Review Study Guide

Franchise Ownership and Management

Carroll Rosenbloom was the owner of the Los Angeles Rams throughout the entire 1972 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Carroll Rosenbloom became the owner of the Los Angeles Rams on July 13, 1972, meaning he did not own the team for the entire 1972 season.

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Robert Irsay traded the Baltimore Colts to Carroll Rosenbloom in exchange for the Los Angeles Rams.

Answer: True

Explanation: On July 13, 1972, Robert Irsay and Willard Keland purchased the Rams and then transferred ownership to Carroll Rosenbloom in exchange for the Baltimore Colts.

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Coaching and Player Personnel

Tommy Prothro coached the Los Angeles Rams for the entirety of the 1972 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tommy Prothro served as the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams throughout the 1972 season.

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Roman Gabriel and James "Shack" Harris were the primary quarterbacks for the Rams in 1972.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary quarterbacks listed for the 1972 Rams were Pete Beathard and Roman Gabriel; James "Shack" Harris was not listed as a primary quarterback for that season.

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Merlin Olsen and Jack Youngblood were key offensive linemen for the 1972 Rams.

Answer: False

Explanation: Merlin Olsen and Jack Youngblood were key defensive linemen for the 1972 Rams, not offensive linemen.

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David Ray handled kicking duties as the kicker for the 1972 Los Angeles Rams.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Ray served as the kicker for the Los Angeles Rams during the 1972 season.

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Charley Cowan and Travis Williams were placed on the Rams' injured reserve list during the 1972 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Charley Cowan (Tackle) and Travis Williams (Running Back) were among the players placed on the Rams' injured reserve list for the 1972 season.

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Who was the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams during the 1972 season?

Answer: Tommy Prothro

Explanation: Tommy Prothro served as the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams during the 1972 season.

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Which of the following players was NOT listed as a primary wide receiver for the Rams in 1972?

Answer: Willie Ellison

Explanation: Willie Ellison was listed as a running back, while Dick Gordon, Jack Snow, and Joe Sweet were primary wide receivers for the 1972 Rams.

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Who were the two notable defensive linemen mentioned on the 1972 Rams roster?

Answer: Merlin Olsen and Jack Youngblood

Explanation: Merlin Olsen and Jack Youngblood were identified as notable defensive linemen on the 1972 Rams roster.

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Which player served as the punter for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1972 season?

Answer: David Chapple

Explanation: David Chapple served as the punter for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1972 season, while David Ray was the kicker.

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Which of the following players was on the 1972 Rams' practice squad?

Answer: James "Shack" Harris

Explanation: James "Shack" Harris was listed on the 1972 Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.

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Which player was listed on the Injured Reserve list as a Tackle for the 1972 Rams?

Answer: Charley Cowan

Explanation: Charley Cowan was listed on the Injured Reserve list as a Tackle for the 1972 Rams.

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Which player was listed as a running back on the 1972 Los Angeles Rams roster?

Answer: Willie Ellison

Explanation: Willie Ellison was listed as a running back on the 1972 Los Angeles Rams roster.

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1972 Season Performance and Standings

The Rams finished the 1972 season with a winning record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rams concluded the 1972 season with a record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie, which is not a winning record.

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The Los Angeles Rams secured a playoff spot in the 1972 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams did not qualify for the playoffs in the 1972 season, finishing with a 6-7-1 record.

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The Rams' primary objective for the 1972 season was to maintain their previous year's performance.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rams' primary objective was to improve upon their 8-5-1 record from the previous year and make the playoffs, not merely maintain their performance.

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The Rams achieved a three-game winning streak after their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams secured a three-game winning streak by defeating the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals.

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The San Francisco 49ers finished second in the NFC West division in the 1972 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers finished first in the NFC West division in 1972 with an 8-5-1 record, while the Rams finished third.

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The Rams had a losing record within the NFC West division in the 1972 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rams had a winning record within the NFC West division in 1972, with 4 wins and 2 losses.

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The New Orleans Saints finished the 1972 season with a better record than the Los Angeles Rams.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New Orleans Saints finished the 1972 season with a 2-11-1 record, which was worse than the Rams' 6-7-1 record.

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After their Week 8 victory against the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams held a losing record of 4-3-1.

Answer: False

Explanation: After their Week 8 victory against the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams' record improved to 5-2-1, which is not a losing record.

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The Rams' record after their Week 13 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals was 7 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie.

Answer: False

Explanation: After their Week 13 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Rams' record was 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie, not 7-5-1.

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What was the final win-loss-tie record for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1972 season?

Answer: 6-7-1

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams concluded the 1972 season with a final record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie.

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In which division did the Los Angeles Rams finish third during the 1972 season?

Answer: NFC West

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams finished third in the NFC West division during the 1972 season.

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Did the Los Angeles Rams make the playoffs in the 1972 season?

Answer: No, they did not qualify for the playoffs.

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams did not qualify for the playoffs in the 1972 season, concluding their season with a 6-7-1 record.

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What was the Rams' goal at the start of the 1972 season?

Answer: To improve on their 8-5-1 record and make the playoffs.

Explanation: The Rams aimed to improve upon their previous season's 8-5-1 record and secure a playoff berth in 1972.

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The Rams achieved a three-game winning streak after defeating which team in Week 6?

Answer: Cincinnati Bengals

Explanation: The Rams achieved a three-game winning streak after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.

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Which team finished first in the NFC West division in the 1972 season?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers finished first in the NFC West division during the 1972 season with an 8-5-1 record.

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What was the Rams' record within their division (NFC West) in the 1972 season?

Answer: 4-2

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams had a division record of 4 wins and 2 losses within the NFC West in the 1972 season.

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What was the score of the Rams' Week 4 victory against the San Francisco 49ers?

Answer: 31-7

Explanation: The Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4 of the 1972 season with a score of 31-7.

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What was the Rams' record after their Week 8 victory against the Atlanta Falcons?

Answer: 5-2-1

Explanation: Following their Week 8 victory against the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams' record stood at 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.

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Game Results and Key Matchups

The Rams tied the Chicago Bears 13-13 in their third game of the 1972 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rams tied the Chicago Bears 13-13 in their second game of the 1972 season, not their third.

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Following their tie against the Bears, the Rams lost significantly to the Atlanta Falcons.

Answer: True

Explanation: After tying the Chicago Bears, the Rams lost to the Atlanta Falcons with a score of 3-31, which was a significant defeat.

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The Rams won their Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints 34-14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rams began their 1972 season with a 34-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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The Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26-16 in their Week 12 matchup at Candlestick Park.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rams won their Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 26-16, playing at Candlestick Park.

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The Rams lost to the New Orleans Saints in Week 11 of the 1972 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rams lost their Week 11 game against the New Orleans Saints with a score of 16-19.

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The Rams' final home game of the 1972 season was against the Detroit Lions.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rams' final home game of the 1972 season was against the St. Louis Cardinals, not the Detroit Lions.

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The Rams played the Oakland Raiders in Week 7 of the 1972 season and lost.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rams lost to the Oakland Raiders in Week 7 of the 1972 season with a score of 17-45.

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The Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 15-12 in Week 6 of the 1972 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rams secured a 15-12 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 of the 1972 season.

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Which team did the Rams tie in Week 2 of the 1972 season?

Answer: Chicago Bears

Explanation: The Rams tied the Chicago Bears with a score of 13-13 in their second game of the 1972 season.

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What was the score of the Rams' embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons in 1972?

Answer: 3-31

Explanation: The Rams suffered a significant loss to the Atlanta Falcons in 1972, with the final score being 3-31.

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What was the outcome of the Rams' Week 11 game against the New Orleans Saints in 1972?

Answer: A 16-19 loss

Explanation: The Rams lost their Week 11 game against the New Orleans Saints in 1972 with a score of 16-19.

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Which team did the Rams play in Week 7 of the 1972 season, resulting in a loss?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

Explanation: The Rams lost to the Oakland Raiders in Week 7 of the 1972 season.

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What was the score of the Rams' Week 5 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles?

Answer: 34-3

Explanation: The Rams defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 of the 1972 season with a score of 34-3.

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What was the score of the Rams' Week 6 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals?

Answer: 15-12

Explanation: The Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 of the 1972 season with a score of 15-12.

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What was the score of the Rams' Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions?

Answer: 17-34

Explanation: The Rams lost their final game of the 1972 season, Week 14, to the Detroit Lions with a score of 17-34.

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Stadium and Attendance

The Los Angeles Rams played their 1972 home games at Dodger Stadium.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams played their 1972 home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, not Dodger Stadium.

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The attendance for the Rams' Week 4 home game against the San Francisco 49ers was just over 50,000.

Answer: False

Explanation: The attendance for the Rams' Week 4 home game against the San Francisco 49ers was 77,382, significantly more than 50,000.

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The highest attendance for a Rams home game in 1972 was recorded against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Answer: False

Explanation: The highest attendance for a Rams home game in 1972 was 77,982 against the Minnesota Vikings, not the Cincinnati Bengals.

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What was the home stadium for the Los Angeles Rams in 1972?

Answer: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Explanation: The Los Angeles Rams played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the 1972 season.

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What was the attendance for the Rams' Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints in 1972?

Answer: 66,303

Explanation: The attendance for the Rams' Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints in 1972 was 66,303.

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What was the attendance for the Rams' Week 10 home game against the Minnesota Vikings?

Answer: 77,982

Explanation: The attendance for the Rams' Week 10 home game against the Minnesota Vikings was 77,982, the highest recorded for a home game that season.

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What was the attendance for the Rams' final home game of the 1972 season against the Detroit Lions?

Answer: 71,761

Explanation: The attendance for the Rams' final home game of the 1972 season against the Detroit Lions was 71,761.

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What was the attendance for the Rams' Week 13 game against the St. Louis Cardinals?

Answer: 36,873

Explanation: The attendance for the Rams' Week 13 game against the St. Louis Cardinals was 36,873.

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Historical Context and Coaching Succession

The 1972 season marked the beginning of a long playoff drought for the Rams, lasting until 1981.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1972 season was indeed the last time the Rams missed the playoffs until 1981, indicating a significant period without postseason appearances.

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Chuck Knox succeeded Tommy Prothro as head coach of the Rams in early 1973.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tommy Prothro was dismissed in late January 1973 and was succeeded by Chuck Knox, who had previously served as the Rams' offensive line coach.

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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on Tommy Prothro's dismissal and Chuck Knox's hiring on January 25, 1973.

Answer: True

Explanation: Both the Milwaukee Sentinel and the Lodi News-Sentinel reported on the coaching change on January 25, 1973.

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Which newspaper, along with the Milwaukee Sentinel, reported on the coaching change on January 25, 1973?

Answer: The Lodi News-Sentinel

Explanation: The Lodi News-Sentinel, along with the Milwaukee Sentinel, reported on the coaching change involving Tommy Prothro and Chuck Knox on January 25, 1973.

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The Rams' 1972 season performance implied they would not make the playoffs again until which year?

Answer: 1981

Explanation: The 1972 season marked the last time the Rams missed the playoffs until 1981, indicating a significant gap in postseason appearances.

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