Where do the Indianapolis Colts play in the NFL?
The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 season, the Colts have played their games in Lucas Oil Stadium. Previously, the team had played for over two decades (1984–2007) at the RCA Dome.
What was the first year the Colts played in Baltimore?
The current version of the Colts football team played their first season in Baltimore in 1953, where the team compiled a 3–9 record under first-year head coach Keith Molesworth. The franchise struggled during the first few years in Baltimore, with the team not achieving their first winning record until the 1957 season.
Who is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Colts?
The National Football League announced today that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his career-best Week 7 performance in the Colts’ home victory over the Houston Texans.
How has Andrew Luck been embraced by the state of Indiana?
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, in an appearance on Colts.com’s “The Reitz Stuff,” discussed being embraced by the state of Indiana since being taken with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and the challenges that came with replacing the legendary Peyton Manning.
Who is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts now?
Robert Irsay remained the principal owner of the Colts until his death in 1997 when the franchise was turned over to his son Jim Irsay, who is the current owner of the team. Following a 3–13 season in 1997, the organization drafted quarterback Peyton Manning, who started for the Colts for thirteen seasons from 1998 until 2010.
How were the Colts‘ players transported to the new stadium?
Each van was met at the Indiana state line by Indiana state troopers who escorted them to the Colts‘ new home in Indianapolis.
When did the Baltimore Colts start playing?
The organization began play in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts with the team located in Baltimore, Maryland; it relocated to Indianapolis following the 1983 season. Carroll Rosenbloom brought an NFL franchise to Baltimore in 1953 and owned the team until 1972 when he traded the franchise to Robert Irsay.