1983 Los Angeles Rams

The 1983 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 46th year with the National Football League and the 38th season in the city of Los Angeles. The franchise drafted a future Hall of Fame Running Back in Eric Dickerson.

Eric Dickerson
While he considered going to the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League, Dickerson decided to go into the National Football League at the advice of his mother because the NFL had been around longer. He was selected second overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. An immediate pro success, he established rookie records for most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18), including another two receiving touchdowns. His efforts earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors.

Awards and honors

 * Eric Dickerson, NFC Pro Bowl selection
 * Eric Dickerson, All-Pro selection
 * Eric Dickerson, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
 * Eric Dickerson, UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year
 * Eric Dickerson, UPI NFC Player of the Year