On This Date: August 91952—John Cappelletti—Born (1/11/1974) 6-1/215…1974-78…Rams got a second round pick (1982) for him from the Chargers in 1980…(The Rams added that pick to three others in deal to take Barry Redden at #14 in 1982…
1952—Bill Bain—Born (2/47/1975—Packers) 6-4/279…Flamed out with Green Bay, Denver, Giants, Skins…Seven years with the Rams… 1975-1986.
1965—Chris Miller—Born (1/13/1987—Falcons) 6-2/212..Started two years for the Rams…went 9-14…34-29 Td/Int…Retired for three seasons came back to play three games in 1999 with Broncos…5 concussions in 14 months…and a sixth with Denver convinced him it was over.
Died on this day—1998Touchdown Tony Baker…Iowa St. UDFA 5-11/228…Pro Bowl 1969
Rushed: 2,087…15 rushing/12 with Rams…Two Rams seasons: 344/7…135/5… Best year 134/642/4.8/ Td… 34 catches
Baker was killed in a car accident after leaving a high school reunion.
Trivia Question:When the Rams traded Roman Gabriel to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973, they received two players and three draft picks. One player was Harold Jackson, who was the other?
