Indianapolis Colts

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Indianapolis Colts
Current season
Established {{{established}}} First season: 1953 Play in Indianapolis, Indiana
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League/conference affiliations
National Football League ([[{{{NFL_start_yr}}} NFL season|{{{NFL_start_yr}}}]]–present)
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Team colors	Royal blue, white
Mascot	Blue
Personnel
Owner(s)	Jim Irsay
General manager	Chris Ballard
Head coach	Shane Steichen
Team history
Baltimore Colts (1953–1983) Indianapolis Colts (1984–present)
Championships
League championships (4) 1958 1959 1968 Super Bowl XLI (2006) Super Bowl championships (2) * Super Bowl V (1970) Super Bowl XLI (2006)
Conference championships (7) 1964 1968 1970 2006 2009
Division championships (16) AFC East: 1970, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1987 AFC South: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014
Playoff appearances (29)
NFL: 1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1977 AFC: 1987, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2020
Home fields
Memorial Stadium (1953–1983) Hoosier Dome/RCA Dome (1984–2007) Lucas Oil Stadium (2008–present)

The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's AFC South division. Since the 2008 season, the Colts have played their games at Lucas Oil Stadium.

History

The franchise was founded in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts and was based in Baltimore, Maryland until 1984, when the team relocated to Indianapolis. The Colts have won four league championships, including two Super Bowl titles (in Super Bowl V and Super Bowl XLI). The team has also won seven conference championships and sixteen division titles.

Baltimore Era (1953–1983)

The Colts were established in 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. The team quickly became one of the NFL's most successful franchises, winning back-to-back NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959 under the leadership of head coach Weeb Ewbank and quarterback Johnny Unitas. The 1958 NFL Championship Game, often referred to as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," was a pivotal moment in NFL history, helping to popularize the sport nationwide.

Move to Indianapolis (1984–present)

In 1984, the Colts relocated to Indianapolis, where they have since become a staple of the city's sports culture. The team experienced a resurgence in the late 1990s and 2000s under the leadership of quarterback Peyton Manning and head coach Tony Dungy. This era culminated in a victory in Super Bowl XLI in 2006, where the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears.

Stadium

The Colts currently play their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium, which opened in 2008. The stadium is known for its retractable roof and state-of-the-art facilities. Prior to Lucas Oil Stadium, the team played at the Hoosier Dome, later known as the RCA Dome, from 1984 to 2007.

Mascot

The team's mascot is Blue, a blue horse who entertains fans at every home game and makes various community appearances throughout the year.

Notable Players

Some of the most notable players in Colts history include:

• Johnny Unitas
• Peyton Manning
• Marvin Harrison
• Reggie Wayne
• Edgerrin James
• Dwight Freeney
• Robert Mathis

Rivalries

The Colts have several notable rivalries, including:

• New England Patriots
• Tennessee Titans
• Houston Texans
• Jacksonville Jaguars

Related Pages

• National Football League
• AFC South
• Super Bowl
• Peyton Manning
• Johnny Unitas
• Lucas Oil Stadium