With today being Jackie Robinson Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate his friend and UCLA teammate Kenny Washington, who integrated the modern NFL with the Rams in 1946.

The Rams officially signed Washington on March 21, 1946. He made his NFL debut against (the then) Washington Redskins on September 6, 1946 in an exhibition game. His performance with the Rams helped motivate the Dodgers to integrate MLB and sign Jackie. Washington still hold the team record for the longest touchdown from scrimmage (1946).