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Stadium:
Lucas Oil Stadium
Seating Capacity:
67,000
City/State
Indianapolis, Indiana
Head Coach:
Shane Steichen
Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Indianapolis Colts:
- The Indianapolis Colts were established in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts. They relocated to Indianapolis in 1984 and have been the Indianapolis Colts ever since.
- The Colts have won two Super Bowl championships. Their first Super Bowl victory came in 1970 (Super Bowl V) as the Baltimore Colts, defeating the Dallas Cowboys. They won their second Super Bowl title in 2006 (Super Bowl XLI) as the Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Peyton Manning.
- Peyton Manning, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, played for the Colts from 1998 to 2011. He won multiple MVP awards during his tenure and brought consistent success to the franchise, including a Super Bowl victory.
- The team's home stadium is Lucas Oil Stadium, located in downtown Indianapolis. It opened in 2008 and has a seating capacity of approximately 63,000 spectators for football games.
- The Colts have had several notable players throughout their history. In addition to Peyton Manning, players like Johnny Unitas, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, and Dwight Freeney have made significant contributions to the team's success.
- The Colts have had a strong tradition of success in the regular season, regularly making playoff appearances. They have also won numerous division championships, particularly in recent years.
- The Colts have a rivalry with the New England Patriots, which intensified during the early 2000s when both teams were dominant in the AFC. The matchups between these teams have often had high stakes and featured marquee quarterback matchups, such as Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady.
- The Colts had a remarkable turnaround in the 1999 season under head coach Jim Mora. After starting the season 3-13, the team won their final three games to make the playoffs, famously inspiring Mora's "Playoffs?!" rant.
- In 1984, the Colts selected quarterback John Elway with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. However, Elway refused to play for the team and was eventually traded to the Denver Broncos. This decision had a significant impact on both franchises' histories.
- The Colts have had success under various head coaches, including Tony Dungy and Chuck Pagano. Dungy became the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl when the Colts won Super Bowl XLI in 2006.