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Photograph caption dated October 27, 1958 reads "Los Angeles' Del Shofner (29) scrambles into end zone for Rams' first touchdown despite efforts of Lions' Dave Whitsell (23), who latched on to Shofner at three-yard line after Ram had taken a quick pass from Billy Wade. Play covered 11 yards and gave locals a 10-7 advantage in second period--last time Rams led during contest." The game was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Shofner, Del Whitsell, Dave Los Angeles Rams (Football team : 1946-1994) Detroit Lions (Football team) Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.) Football players Men Spectators Football Football stadiums Los Angeles (Calif.)
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