Fearsome Foursome
(from left): Lamar Lundy, Rosey Grier, Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones
Lamar Lundy
started in 1957 with the Rams. In 1961 Deacon Jones started his career year with the
Rams. In 1962 the Rams third pick in the first round draft was Merlin Oslen,
defensive tackle from Utah State. In 1963 Rosey Grier was acquired from the New York
Giants and joined with Lundy, Olsen and Jones to the form the original stingy defensive
line called the..."Fearsome Foursome"!This was one of the greatest
defensive line in the Rams franchise.
- they gang tackled
- pursued plays
- sack quarterbacks
They had the ability to
bull rush any offensive line. They would stunt and cause confusion to opposing
offenses. They even would rotate their positions during the game. Roger Brown
join the Rams in 1967 replaced Grier at DT. In 1968 the defense set a 14-game NFL
record for the fewest yards allowed. Former head coach George Allen with the defense
led the Rams to two division titles (1967 & 1969).
Fearsome Foursome one of
the most formidable defensive line in NFL history.
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85 Lamar Lundy DE (1957 - 1969)
76 Rosey Grier DT <76 Rosey Grier DT (1963 - 1966)>
74 Merlin Olsen DT
(1962 - 1976)
75 DE David
(Deacon) Jones (1961 - 1971)
Deacon Jones
and Merlin Olsen are both in the Hall of a Fame.
And both are in the Rams' Ring of Fame and NFL's 75th Anniversary team in 1994. |
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