Carroll Rosenbloom was a prominent figure in American football, known for his successful ownership of several NFL teams. He began his career as the owner of the Baltimore Colts in 1953, leading the team to three NFL championships in 1958, 1959, and 1968. Rosenbloom was also instrumental in the creation of the Super Bowl, which he helped to establish in 1967.
In 1972, Rosenbloom sold the Colts to Robert Irsay and purchased the Los Angeles Rams. Under his ownership, the Rams reached the playoffs seven times and made it to the Super Bowl in 1979, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rosenbloom was known for his hands-on approach to team management, often making personnel decisions himself and working closely with coaches and players.
Tragically, Rosenbloom died in 1979 at the age of 72, drowning while swimming in the ocean near his home in Florida. His death was a shock to the football world, and his legacy as a successful and influential owner continues to be remembered today.
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