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Baltimore Colts

The Baltimore Colts were an NFL franchise from 1953-1983, winning three NFL titles and a Super Bowl. Quarterback John Unitas, the face of the franchise, took the field for injured starter George Shaw in 1956. He led the Colts to a .500 record the rest of that season and would go on to become a Hall of Famer and one of the city's most beloved athletes of all-time. In 1958, the Colts defeated the Giants at Yankee Stadium in what became known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played." The game boosted the NFL's popularity, due largely to the fact that it was broadcast to a national television audience. Running back Alan Ameche scored from 1 yard out to give the Colts a 23-17 win in the first overtime...  Show more »
The Baltimore Colts were an NFL franchise from 1953-1983, winning three NFL titles and a Super Bowl. Quarterback John Unitas, the face of the franchise, took the field for injured starter George Shaw in 1956. He led the Colts to a .500 record the rest of that season and would go on to become a Hall of Famer and one of the city's most beloved athletes of all-time. In 1958, the Colts defeated the Giants at Yankee Stadium in what became known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played." The game boosted the NFL's popularity, due largely to the fact that it was broadcast to a national television audience. Running back Alan Ameche scored from 1 yard out to give the Colts a 23-17 win in the first overtime game ever and their first championship. The Colts found themselves in a familiar spot in 1959, facing the Giants again in the NFL championship game, which was played at Memorial Stadium this time. New York took a 9-7 lead, but Unitas led the Colts to 24 fourth-quarter points and a 31-16 victory for their second straight title. Weeb Ewbank coached the Colts from 1954-1962. The franchise's first owner was Carroll Rosenbloom. After the Colts finished 7-7 in 1962, Ewbank was fired and Don Shula was brought in. Shula helped the Colts to a 12-2 record in 1964, and Unitas was named the league's Most Valuable Player. But the Colts lost to the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game. The Colts played in Super Bowl III in 1968 behind quarterback Earl Morall, who won the MVP filling in for an injured Unitas. However, they were defeated by quarterback Joe Namath, former Colts coach Ewbank and the Jets in what some consider the biggest upset in NFL history. The Colts were shifted to the AFC in 1970 as part of the NFL-AFL merger. They advanced to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years and won this time, defeating the Dallas Cowboys for the championship. In 1972, the Colts had their first losing record since 1955, and Unitas was traded after the season. The Colts won three straight AFC East titles from 1975-1977 under Ted Marchibroda. The franchise selected future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway with the first pick in the 1983 draft, but he refused to join the team. The Colts played their final game in Baltimore on Dec. 18, 1983. Owner Robert Irsay, who took over the team in 1972, began to think about moving the Colts to another city in the offseason because of poor attendance and an aging Memorial Stadium. The Maryland legislature tried to use eminent domain laws to keep the team in Baltimore, so Irsay used now infamous Mayflower vans to take the team to Indianapolis in the middle of the night. Colts fans woke up the next morning without a football team. The Indianapolis team kept the Colts' records, uniforms and logo, which angers Baltimore fans to this day. Baltimore was without a professional football team until 1996 when the Ravens arrived. The original Baltimore Colts played in Baltimore from 1947-1950 as part of the All-America Football Conference. The following players have had their numbers retired: Unitas, Buddy Young, Lenny Moore, Art Donovan, Jim Parker, Raymond Berry and Gino Marchetti.  « Show less

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    Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Associated Press
  1. McGowan set for tough test against Dallas Clark

    AP Sports Writer
    Brandon McGowan helped shut down two of the NFL's top tight ends for the New England Patriots. On Sunday night, he'll try to stop another. Controlling Dallas Clark, the AFC's leading receiver, seems to be a major challenge for a player who made the...

    Tags: Rodney Harrison, Kellen Winslow, New England Patriots, Tedy Bruschi, Detroit Lions

  2. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Associated Press
  3. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Sack magnet Rodgers delivering big stats, but can he stay in one piece?

    Associated Press Writer
    Aaron Rodgers has been an unstoppable fantasy football quarterback the past six weeks. He's gone for three scores almost every week, and on those few times he was limited to two touchdowns he threw for well over 300 yards. Fantasy owners should be...

    Tags: Peyton Manning, Cedric Benson, Donovan McNabb, Calvin Johnson, Tom Brady

  4. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Associated Press
  5. Colts DE Freeney enjoying chase for NFL record

    AP Sports Writer
    Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney still gets a thrill out of the chase. Whether he's trying to split multiple blockers or has a chance to exploit those rare one-on-one matchups with his spin moves, Freeney's goal never changes and his motor never...

    Tags: Super Bowl, New England Patriots, Jason Taylor, Tom Brady, NFL

  6. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| IndySports
  7. Colts: Quarterbacks take spotlight in rivalry again

    Its all pointed to the same situation, yet it felt so much different.
    IndySportsNation
    Its all pointed to the same situation, yet it felt so much different. The stars were out and the roof was open at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Colts-Patriots game in early November of 2008, as the two teams trotted out in front of a national television...

    Tags: Peyton Manning, New England Patriots, NFL Preseason, Marvin Harrison, Surgery

  8. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Hartford Courant
  9. Midterm Report On Giants, Jets, Patriots

    As we reach what is more or less the halfway point of the season, all the teams within driving distance of Hartford are in playoff contention. It has been an up-and-down season for the Giants and Jets, a down-and-up season so far for the Patriots. Who will still be playing in mid-January? Well, let's size things up:
    The Hartford Courant
    As we reach what is more or less the halfway point of the season, all the teams within driving distance of Hartford are in playoff contention. It has been an up-and-down season for the Giants and Jets, a down-and-up season so far for the Patriots. Who...

    Tags: Randy Moss, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tom Brady, New York Jets

  10. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| IndySports
  11. Colts: Dallas Clark AFC Offensive Player of the Week

    Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter and New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski were selected as the AFC's top players for Week 9 of the NFL season.
    Sports Network
    Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter and New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski were selected as the AFC's top players for Week 9 of the NFL season. Clark earned the offensive award after tying a...

    Tags: Randy Moss, Kellen Winslow, New England Patriots, Cedric Benson, Chris Johnson

  12. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. They're the little big men of the NFL

    Some of the NFL's tallest timber this season are mere bonsais in comparison to their football counterparts.
    Some of the NFL's tallest timber this season are mere bonsais in comparison to their football counterparts. The league leaders in touchdowns (Maurice Jones-Drew), yards rushing (Chris Johnson), receptions (Steve Smith) and sacks (Elvis Dumervil) are...

    Tags: Superman (fictional character), Chris Johnson, Steve Smith, Maurice Jones-Drew, Rex Ryan

  14. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  15. Steelers are peaking as AFC race tightens NFL

    OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
    -- At the same time the Colts and Patriots are looking ahead to their pivotal AFC game in Indianapolis on Sunday night, they might be tempted to peek over their shoulders at the Steelers. With a look of worry, too. The Super Bowl champions are gaining on...

    Tags: Peyton Manning, Super Bowl, Dining and Drinking, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals

  16. Nov 11, 2009 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  17. Colts-Patriots is a big game, even if Caldwell won't say so

    <b>Jim Caldwell</b>, coach of the undefeated Indianapolis Colts, will try this week to sell his players on the notion that Sunday is just another game.
    On The Nfl
    Jim Caldwell, coach of the undefeated Indianapolis Colts, will try this week to sell his players on the notion that Sunday is just another game. Good luck with that. The Colts (8-0) play host to the New England Patriots (6-2) in the latest chapter of...

    Tags: Super Bowl, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts

  18. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  19. Sharp Steelers awaiting Bengals

    The Associated Press
    At the same time the Colts and Patriots are looking ahead to their pivotal AFC game in Indianapolis on Sunday night, they might be tempted to peek over their shoulders at the Steelers. With a look of worry, too. The Super Bowl champions are gaining on...

    Tags: Peyton Manning, Super Bowl, Dining and Drinking, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals

  20. Nov 10, 2009 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  21. Why doesn't Greg Camarillo get more passes thrown his way? Mike Berardino answers YOUR Miami Dolphins questions

    <b><big><strong>Ask Mike!</strong></big></b>
    SunSentinel.com
    Ask Mike! SunSentinel Dolphins Writer Mike Berardino answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. -------------------...

    Tags: Crash (tv program), H. Wayne Huizenga, Boston Red Sox, John Nalbone, Fred Taylor

  22. Nov 10, 2009 |Story| KDVR
  23. Tanaka's Take: Broncos still OK, even after Monday Night mess

    Another weekend complete in the NFL, another blog of assorted musings from around the league.
    KDVR Denver
    Another weekend complete in the NFL, another blog of assorted musings from around the league. Right now the Saints are reminding me of "Neo" from the Matrix. They're dodging bullets. That won't last, and that's not a good thing for their opponents. We've...

    Tags: New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, NFL, Kurt Warner

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