What did the Cleveland Rams do after winning the 1945 NFL Championship? They up and moved.
After a stellar 9-1-0 campaign and a Western Division crown, the Rams were pitted against the Eastern Division champion Washington Redskins in the NFL title game. On-the-field, everything was roses for the Rams. Away from the gridiron was an entirely different matter.
The Rams’ owner, Dan Reeves, served in World War II until just before the 1945 season. Gas rationing was widespread all across the United States. The Rams had a rookie quarterback and unknown pro talent in Bob Waterfield.