In what is now the closest sports rivalry in history - Niners-Rams - the Rams had been dominating the show for years. Too much Deacon Jones and Jack Snow, etc. Several humiliating losses in a row to the guys with the hated ram helmets. The Sunday, 10-4-59 game was generally expected to become just another L.A. lopsided win. Another SF whipping authored by John Arnette and a monster DL.. But the Rams were "physically" battered from their injury infested, pre-season games. The standing room only,... Sign in to see full entry.