The term ST. LOUIS ATHLETE can be broken down into two crossword solutions: RAM (3 letters) and REDBIRD (7 letters). The RAM is a reference to the St. Louis Rams, a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was founded in 1936 and is currently part of the National Football League (NFL). The REDBIRD is a reference to the St. Louis Cardinals, a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was founded in 1882 and is currently part of Major League Baseball (MLB). Both teams are popular sports franchises in the city of St. Louis and have a long history of success.