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When did the Baltimore Colts become the Indianapolis Colts?
The Colts moved from Baltimore, MD to Indianapolis, IN on March 29, 1984. They left Baltimore in the middle of the night, roughly around 2:00 am. A move that not only did not make sense to us, but made Baltimoreans loathe the very existence of one Robert Irsay. The feeling is not, however, reciprocal. The main NFL rivalry for the Colts is the New England Patriots. In January 2007, when the Colts faced the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Payoff game, Colts players expressed surprise at the angry reception they received from Baltimore fans. The primary reason that the Irsay relocated to Indianapolis is because the city of Baltimore was engaged in a dispute with the Colts organization over the need for renovation to the team's playing facility, Memorial Stadium. In 1969, the city of Maryland increased the rent over the Colts' stadium, despite the fact that the stadium was antiquated. A city stadium committee was created, which found the facility undersized for the needs of the team and fans, and was on the whole grossly inadequate for the needs of local sports teams and event planners. The situation drove then-owner Rosenbloom to rid himself of the team, selling it to Robert Irsay. Irsay only bought the team partially based on a guarantee from city planners that a new stadium would be built for the Colts and Orioles. On different occasions, the state legislature, governor, and city comptroller blocked any progress on a new stadium. Over the next decade, Colts Irsay received a steady line of offers from Arizona, Memphis, LA, New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Indianapolis to relocate. Irsay refused all of these offers. In 1979, Baltimore broke ground for the long-delayed Owings Mills project. However, in January 1984, after 12 years of fighting over the promised stadium upgrades, Baltimore mayor stated outright, "We're not going to build a new stadium. We do not have the bonding capacity. We dont have the voters or taxpayer who can support a $60 million stadium. One-third of the people in Baltimore pay taxes. Unless private enterprise builds it, we won't build it." At the same time, Indianapolis demonstrated a commitment to supporting a football franchise by starting construction on the Hoosier Dome, despite the fact that the city had no team to house. As tensions rose in Baltimore, the straw that broke the camel's back was when Maryland's legislature passed legislation that would allow the city of Baltimore to take the Colts away from Irsay. Faced with the choice of Indy's proven support to the mere prospect of housing a team, and Baltimore's twelve years of resistance and move to steal his team from him, Irsay left Baltimore.
Who holds the record for consecutive years coaching the same team?
The longest tenured coach in NFL history was Tom Landry, who coached the Cowboys from 1960 to 1988 for a total of 29 years. The second longest tenured coach was Don Shula who coached the Dolphins from 1970 to 1995 for a total of 26 years.
Who played in last years super bowl?
Two years ago, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV.
Baltimore Ravens oldest and active NFL player?
Ray Lewis #52. 16 years with Baltimore Ravens he is 36 years old.
Who was the first nfl coach to win 3 coach of the years?
Don Shula, who won his third in 1968 and went on to win a total of 4
How many years were the Colts in Baltimore?
From 1953 through 1983 -- 30 years.
How long have the colts been in indanapols?
2,ooo,ooo,ooo years
What years did Raymond Berry play for the Baltimore Colts?
Raymond Berry played for the colts from the early 60's to the late 80's
How long have the Indianapolis Colts been in existence?
They started off as the Baltimore Colts in 1953 and became the Indianapolis Colts in 1984. For more on the Colts, be sure to like Colts 101 and Sports Media 101 on facebook!
What years did the Indianapolis Colts go to the Super Bowl?
As the Indianapolis Colts they went in 2006 (won) and 2009 (lost). They had previously gone as the Baltimore Colts in 1968 (lost) and 1970 (won).
When was the Baltimore colts made?
50 to 60 years ago because there not one of the original teams.
Where did jim caldwell come from?
Current Ravens Offensive Coordinator and former QB coach came from Indianapolis, where he was Peyton Manning's QB coach during his prime years, and the Colts' Head Coach for 2 years.
How did Al Davis get his start with NFL football?
Al Davis was 24 when he became an assistant coach with the Baltimore Colts. Before joining the new AFL's Los Angeles Chargers in 1960, he was an assistant at the Citadel and then USC. He was hired by the Raiders three years later and became the youngest general manager-head coach in pro football history.
Which years did the Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Baltimore Colts beat the Steelers three times:September 29, 1968October 31, 1971October 30, 1977The Indianapolis Colts also beat the Steelers three times:October 21, 1984November 28, 2005November 9, 2008
Who did Chuck Noll play for before The Pittsburgh Steelers?
Chuck Noll was drafted in 1953 by the Cleveland Browns. He played for Cleveland until he retired at 27 years of age in 1959. He then went on to become an assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers and the Baltimore Colts before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What years were the Baltimore colts in the play offs?
The Baltimore Colts made it to the playoffs in 1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1977. They moved to Indianapolis in 1984 and went to playoffs in the following years: 1987, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. -sportsmedia101.com
How many times has the colts won the super bowl?
Once. On January 17, 1971, the Baltimore Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V in Miami, 16-13. The victory occurred three years after the Colts were upset 16-7 by the New York Jets in Super Bowl III.
