The Great Los Angeles Football Team Census: A Hilarious Headcount
Ah, Los Angeles. City of sunshine, celebrities, and...well, a whole lot of football? But how much football, exactly? Buckle up, sports fans (and casual observers who just enjoy a good laugh), because we're about to embark on a thrilling expedition to count the gridiron gladiators of LA.
Two Teams? Hold Your Horses (or Helmets)
Now, some might say this is a simple question with a simple answer: two. The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers both proudly rep the City of Angels in the NFL. But is it ever that easy in LA? Hold onto your foam fingers, folks, because this story has more twists than a Michael Jackson dance routine.
A History Lesson (Kind Of)
Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Back in the day, LA was a revolving door for football teams. The Los Angeles Raiders had a stint there, the Los Angeles Cobras slithered onto the scene for a hot minute (arena football, for those curious), and even the Los Angeles Dragons took a fleeting flight in a spring football league. It was like a football free-for-all, with teams coming and going faster than paparazzi at a red carpet.
The Great Return (and a Not-So-Great Departure)
Then, in 1994, the football gods decided LA needed a break. Both the Rams and the Raiders skedaddled, leaving the city with a major case of the NFL blues. Fast forward to 2016, and the Rams made a dramatic homecoming. The Chargers, well, they joined the party a year later.
So, the Answer is...?
Two! But with an asterisk the size of a linebacker. LA's football history is a wild ride, but for now, the two current teams are the stars of the show.
Unless, of course, someone decides to dust off the old Los Angeles Express jerseys from the World Football League. Hey, you never know in this crazy football world!
