The Colts were established in 1953 in Baltimore before relocating to Indianapolis in 1984.1)
The Colts have won two Super Bowl championships (Super Bowl V in 1971 and Super Bowl XLI in 2007).2)
Legendary quarterbacks Johnny Unitas and Peyton Manning are closely associated with the franchise’s history.3)
Their first game as the Indianapolis Colts was on September 2, 1984, against the New York Jets.4)
The Colts’ move from Baltimore to Indianapolis was famously conducted under the cover of night with a fleet of moving trucks.5)
Manning led the team to multiple playoff appearances and the 2007 Super Bowl victory.6)
The team plays at Lucas Oil Stadium, which opened in 2008 and features a retractable roof.7)
Before Lucas Oil, the Colts played at the Hoosier Dome/RCA Dome from 1984 to 2007.8)
The team’s mascot is Blue, an anthropomorphic horse.9)
The Colts boast numerous Hall of Famers, including Johnny Unitas, Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Edgerrin James.10)
Key rivals include the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans.11)
The team’s first draft pick as the Indianapolis Colts was Leonard Coleman, a cornerback.12)
The controversial owner who moved the team to Indianapolis.13)
Current Colts owner, who often engages with fans on social media.14)
The team’s cheerleaders made headlines in 2012 when one shaved her head in solidarity with coach Chuck Pagano.15)
In 2012, the Colts adopted the slogan “ChuckStrong” during coach Chuck Pagano’s battle with leukemia.16)
Unitas set numerous records with the Colts, including 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass.17)
Manning holds several franchise records, including most career passing yards.18)
Drafted in 2012 as the first overall pick to replace Peyton Manning, Luck became a fan favorite before retiring in 2019.19)
A legendary wide receiver with over 14,000 career receiving yards.20)
The first African American coach to win a Super Bowl, with the Colts in 2007.21)
Manning was named MVP for the Colts' victory over the Chicago Bears.22)
Before moving to Indianapolis, the Baltimore Colts won NFL championships in 1958, 1959, and 1968.23)
The Colts’ 1958 NFL Championship win over the New York Giants is often referred to as “The Greatest Game Ever Played”.24)
The Hall of Fame running back played for the Colts from 1987 to 1991.25)
A beloved center who later became a TV analyst and briefly served as an interim head coach in 2022.26)
The iconic horseshoe logo symbolizes luck and stability.27)
The Colts started 13-0 before finishing 14-2 but lost in the playoffs.28)
Their first AFC Championship Game as the Indianapolis Colts was in 1995, losing to the Steelers.29)
Former punter who became famous for his personality and later became a media star.30)
Known as “Edge,” he ranks second in Colts’ all-time rushing yards.31)
Holds the single-season record for most receptions with 143 in 2002.32)
The Colts’ first home before the RCA Dome.33)
Peyton Manning, Edgerrin James, and others are enshrined in this tribute at Lucas Oil Stadium.34)
Former head coach and quarterback known for his comeback in the 1992 playoffs.35)
Kicker Adam Vinatieri, known for clutch kicks, hit a 55-yard field goal in his Colts tenure.36)
He became the all-time leading scorer in NFL history while with the Colts.37)
Former quarterback who led the Colts to the 1995 AFC Championship.38)
The hard-hitting safety was instrumental in the Colts’ Super Bowl XLI run.39)
In 1987, they faced the Cleveland Browns in their first playoff appearance as the Indianapolis Colts.40)
In 2004, the team scored 522 points, setting a franchise record.41)
The team’s colors are royal blue and white.42)
The Colts have won the AFC South division title multiple times.43)
Peyton Manning had 11 Pro Bowl selections with the Colts.44)
Their first victory as the Indianapolis Colts came against the Buffalo Bills in 1984.45)