1965 Playoff Game - Tom Matte & Coach Don Shula
Colts halfback Tom Matte, converted to quarterback for the 1965 playoff game against the Packers, gets some conversation time in with Head Coach Don Shula and assistant coach John Sandusky. Note the arm band on Matte's left arm. It had all the Colts plays written on it.
1976 NFL MVP - Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Ted Hendricks, Baltimore Colts Linebacker in 1970
Bubba Smith hits Dennis Shaw - 1970 NFL
When the NFL and AFL officially merged in 1970 the Colts found themselves aligned in the AFL-heavy American Football Conference. Here defensive lineman gets to Bills rookie Dennis Shaw out of USC. A Pro Bowler in 1970, Smith has been credited with 10 sacks that season.
Colts QB Bert Jones
Baltimore Colts Quarterback Bert Jones call signals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
Mike Curtis sacks a Falcon in 1977
Haskel Stanback can't do much as Redskin linebacker Mike Curtis gets to this Falcon quarterback. Curtis spent the 1977 and 1978 seasons in Washington to wrap up a 14-year career.
Johnny Unitas
Earl Morrall Baltimore Colts Quarterback 1968-1971
Standing tall in the pocket about to deliver. Colts blockers Bill Curry (#50), Dan Sullivan (#71) and Bob Vogel (#72) keep Cowboy defenders Larry Cole (#63) and George Andrie (#66) at bay.
Merlin Olsen wraps up Tom Matte
Rams-Colts action from the mid-1960s. Merlin Olsen breaks through the line to wrap up Baltimore runner Tom Matte.
Jackie Burkett of the Colts stops Kermit Alexander of the 49ers
Special Teams action between the Colts & 49ers - San Francisco return man Kermit Alexander is stopped by the Colts Jackie Burkett. In 1965 Alexander led the NFL in kick returns with 32 returns and 741 yards. He also had a league leading 8 fumble recoveries.
Tom Matte Runs Behind Dan Sullivan in 1966 Colts vs Vikings
1966 Colts and Vikings. After taking a handoff from Johnny Unitas (#19) Colts ball carrier Tom Matte (#41) gets behind blocker Dan Sullivan (#71). Vikings great Jim Marshall (#70) gives pursuit.
Alan Ameche, Colts Running Back 1955-1960
Johnny Unitas
NFL Legend John Unitas
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas, Colts Quarterback
Baltimore Colts legend Johnny Unitas
Raymond Berry makes a catch against the LA Rams
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Raymond Berry Catch
Lenny Moore runs wide in the 1958 NFL Championship against the Giants
A stunning photo by legendary sports photographer Robert Riger in Yankee Stadium during the 1958 NFL Championship game - Colts runner Lenny Moore goes wide around a diving Carl Karilivacz
Larry Little pulls against Fred Miller of the Colts
Dolphins Hall of Fame lineman Larry Little gets outside to lead-block with The Colts Fred Miller close behind. Quarterback Bob Griese can be seen in the backfield.
Colts Quarterback Bert Jones
The Colts 1st round draft pick of 1973. Played 9 seasons in Baltimore.
Lenny Moore scores with John Mackey blocking in 1964 - Colts NFL
Lenny Moore hits paydirt aided by end John Mackey's (#88) block. The mighty Colts halfback led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving in 1964. #52 to the right is long-time Colt's center Dick Szymanski.
Alan Ameche Scores Against Giants
Tom Matte Baltimore Colts
Tom Matte Plays Quarterback in the 1965 Colts-Packers Playoff Game
Filling in for injured quarterbacks Johnny Unitas and Gary Cuozzo, the Colts feature runner Tom Matte, runs the Colts offense during the 1965 NFL Playoffs.
Tom Matte of the Colts & Bill Baird and Randy Beverly of the Jets in Super Bowl III
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Colts Hall of Famer Jim Parker
Roy Jefferson, Baltimore Colts 1970
In 12 NFL seasons wide receiver Roy Jefferson played one season with Baltimore where he won a Super Bowl in 1970. Led the Colts with 749 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. His 44 catches were second best on the team.
Nick Pietrosante Runs Through Dick Szymanski and the Colts Defense - 1961 NFL
Lion Nick Pietrosante slips through the Colts defense for few yards. #52 is Dick Szymanski who normally played center but filled in at linebacker at times. In 1977 he was named Baltimore's General Manager. #72 is Joe Lewis and Don Shinnick (#66) is coming in from the right.
Tom Matte, Colts vs Eagles in 1969
Colts runner Tom Matte (#41) takes a handoff from QB JOhnny Unitas (#19) in 1969 action against the Eagles. Matte scored twice as the Colts won 24-20 during this week 4 games. Making the Pro bowl in 1969, Matte ended up having one of the best seasons of his career numbers-wise as he rushed for 909 yards and a league-high 11 touchdowns. We think The Eagle in the picture, #57, is rookie Ernie Calloway.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Big Daddy Lipscomb takes on 2 Blockers
At 6' 6" he easily outsized just about everyone else in the NFL. Here the opposing offense uses 2 blockers to contain him.
Johnny Unitas RC Cola Ad
The Hall of Fame Quarterback enjoys an RC Cola!
Frank Gifford, Ray Wietecha & Alex Webster in 1957 Giants vs Colts
Giants runner Frank Gifford (#16) turns upfield as Jesse Thomas (#40) of the Colts works in vain to stop him. Fellow Giants Bill Austin (#60), Ray Wietecha (#55) & Alex Webster (#29) lead interference in this 1957 Colts-Giant showdown.
Nick Roman grabs rookie Bert Jones of the Colts face mask
Colts rookie quarterback Bert Jones gets a little tug on his facemask from Browns defensive lineman Nick Roman in 1973
Ted Hendricks with Mike Curtis stop a Green Bay runner in 1969
Future Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks stops a Green Bay runner in 1969. All-Pro Mike Curtis hurdles over blockers to assist.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Paul Hornung makes catch against the Colts Jerry Logan & Jim Welch in the 1965 NFL Playoffs
Despite being caught between Colt defenders Jerry Logan and Jim Welch, Packer running back Paul Hornung holds on to the ball here in the 1965 Playoff game between Green bay and Baltimore. Hornung scored Green Bay's only touchdown in the 13-10 Packer win.
Johnny Unitas Passes Against the Detroit Lion Defense
The Detroit defense against Baltimore Great Johnny Unitas
Gino Marchetti Brings Down Jon Arnett
Colts great Gino Marchetti (#89) grabs hold of Rams running back Jon Arnett (#26) in this early 1960s showdown between Baltimore and Los Angeles. Also shown are Rams offensive lineman Joe Carollo (#63) and Colts defensive lineman Jim Colvin (#75).
Johnny Unitas Super Bowl III
Baltimore Quarterback Johnny Unitas made a brief and ineffective appearance in the 1968 Super Bowl Loss to the New York Jets Jets
Earl Morrall Under the Rush of Gerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
Under the heavy pressure of the Jets Jerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
Jim Parker
Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman who played 11 seasons for the Baltimore Colts.
The Colts Bubba Smith
Johnny Unitas gets Protection against the Falcons in 1967
The Colts Johnny Unitas gets ample protection from blockers Glenn Ressler (#62), Dan Sullivan (#71) and Tony Lorick (#33) against the Falcons in 1967.
Joe Namath under pressure from Mike Curtis and Ordell Braase in Super Bowl III
Joe Namath gets the pass away but not before he gets a little whack from Colts linebacker Mike Curtis in Super Bowl III. #81 to the right is longtime Colts veteran lineman Ordell Braase who played 12 seasons with the Colts.
1960s NFL Colts vs Vikings | Lenny Moore Gets behind Alex Sandusky
Colts great Lenny Moore (#24) gets behind the blocking of Alex Sandusky (#68) against the Vikings defense in 1960s NFL action. Pictured for the Vikings are Jim Marshall (#70) and Jim Prestel (#79).
Jim Parker
Earl Morrall, Detroit Lions against Ordell Braasse and Fred Miller of the Baltimore Colts
1963 Colts & Lions. Earl Morrall (#14), gets the pass away before Colts lineman Fred Miller (#76) can make contact. Ordell Braasse (#81), Colts defensive end, appears to have concerns about Lions Lineman Dan La Rose (#77).
Joe Greene, Jack Ham & LC Greenwood of the Steelers defense stop Don Nottingham of the Colts in 1971
In the 1970s the Pittsburgh Steelers wielded one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. Here are 3 of the big reasons for their success - lineman LC Greenwood (#68) and Joe Greene (#75) along with linebacker Jack Ham (#59) as they put the stop on Colts fullback Don Nottingham (#48.
Baltimore Colts Rookie Preston Pearson
His 14-year career started as a 12-round draft pick out of Illinois by the Baltimore Colts in 1967. Started 7 games on Special Teams that season.
Jim Parker
Bubba Smith puts the Pressure on Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Super Bowl III - Jets QB Joe Namath gets a pass off under some heavy pressure from the Colts Bubba Smith.
Willie Wood, Packers and Lenny Moore of the Colts
Two Hall of Famers - Willie Wood of the Green Bay Packers and Lenny Moore of the Baltimore Colts.
Roman Gabriel of the Rams & Don Shinnick of the Colts
Roman Gabriel (#18), quarterback of the LA Rams defiantly barks out audibles to his offensive teammates as Colts longtime veteran linebacker Don Shinnick stares back.
Johnny Unitas and Earl Morrall in the Locker Room before Super Bowl V
Colts quarterbacks Johnny Unitas and Earl Morrall chatting in the Locker Room before Super Bowl V. After being upset in Super Bowl III the Colts returned to the NFL Championship game 2 seasons later to defeat the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Jim Parker Blocks against Merlin Olsen
Baltimore Colts great Jim Parker leads the way for running back Jerry Hill against Merlin Olsen and the Los Angeles Rams Defense.
Tom Matte 1968 Baltimore Colts Topps Football Trading Card #178
Colts workhorse Tom Matte and his 1968 Topps card. Had a fine year leading the Colts with 662 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.
Joe Scibelli leads blocking for Les Josephson
Taking a handoff from quarterback Roman Gabriel (#18) Les Josephson (#34) gets behind the blocking of Joe Scibelli (#71) as Colts linebacker Ted Hendricks (#83) is in hot pursuit.
Bert Jones 1980 Colts Topps Card
His 1980 Topps card. He completed 55.6% of 446 passes for 3134 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Norm Bulaich, 1971 Colts Pro Bowler finds a hole in the Rams Defense
The 1971 Pro Bowler dashes through a hole in the Rams defense. Ram defenders: #58 - Isiah Robertson, #75 - Deacon Jones & #19 - Jim Nettles.
Raymond Berry
Baltimore Colts Quarterback Bert Jones
Played a total of 102 games for the Colts from 1973 to 1981. Made the All-Pro team in 1976 when he led the NFL with 3104 passing yards.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts
Lenny Moore - 92-Yard Kickoff Return Touchdown in 1957
The Colts legend Lenny Moore shown here in 1957 against the Rams. The story behind this picture is that Moore is on the receiving end of a lateral pass executed on a kickoff return from teammate Francis Davidson that resulted in a 92-yard touchdown.
Willie Davis Breaks Up a Pass Intended for Tom Matte
Packers Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis (#87) stays step-for-step with Colts runner Tom Matte (#41) and breaks up the pass intended for him. Ray Nitschke lurks in the background.
Colts Hall of Fame Quarterback Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame Quarterback Johnny Unitas played in the NFL for 17 years and retired as the undisputed #1 Quarterback of his time.
Andre Tippett Puts Pressure on Colts QB Jeff George
Colts quarterback Jeff George (#11) gets rid of the ball as Tippett sits between him and Colts runner Albert Bentley (#20).
Johnny Unitas passing against the Detroit Lions in 1964
Detroit and Baltimore, mid-1960s. Johnny Unitas gets the pass away while Lions defensive tackle Sam Williams can be seen rushing. Colts veteran center Dick Szymanski, #52 is directly behind Unitas.
Sonny Jurgensen passing from his own endzone against Billy Ray Smith & Bubba Smith of the 1969 Colts
Surrounded by Colts defenders Bubba Smith (#78), Roy Hilton (#85) & Billy Ray Smith (#74) Redskins QB Sonny Jurgensen gets the pass off from deep in own territory. From 1969 - despite a 339-yard, 2-touchdown day by Jurgensen his Redskins were dominated by Baltimore 41-17.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions, Rushing Johnny Unitas - A Rob Riger Photo
Johnny Unitas comes under a heavy Detroit Lions rush in this Rob Riger photo. At left Lenny Moore does what he can to keep Wayne Walker away but Joe Schmidt and Darris McCord are coming in hot.
Raymond Berry
Raymond Berry makes a catch against the LA Rams
Johnny Unitas
Ranked No. 5 in 1999 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. Only Joe Montana ranked higher among quarterbacks.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Earl Morrall & Bill Curry of the Colts with DD Lewis of the Cowboys in Super Bowl V
DD Lewis (#50) of the Cowboys drops back in coverage while Colts Pro Bowl center Bill Curry (#50) sets to block for back-up QB Earl Morrall in the Colts win of Super Bowl V.
Eric Dickerson
After 5 successful years with the Rams he joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 and stayed with them until 1991 playing in 2 Pro Bowls and finishing with almost 5200 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns.
Eric Dickerson
In 1988 Dickerson set Colt team records with 388 attempts and 1659 yards.
Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts, passes over the Dallas Cowboys Defense, 1960s NFL
The Great Johnny Unitas throws as an on-coming hoard of Cowboys applies the pressure. Colt #52 is veteran center Dick Szymanski.
Lenny Moore, Baltimore Colts
One of the most electrifying ball carriers of his time. The Colts Lenny Moore. Even after almost 60 years he still ranks #5 on the Colts All Time Yards from Scrimmage franchise list.
Raymond Berry and Jim Parker of the Baltimore Colts
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Baltimore Colts Runner Tom Matte
Baltimore Colts running back from 1961 to 1972. Made All Pro in 1969 when he led the NFL in Total Yards and Total touchdowns.
Colts Billy Ray Smith hits Packers Zeke Bratkowski in the 1965 NFL Playoffs
Packers QB Zeke Bratkowski gets some treatment from Colts lineman Billy Ray Smith during the 1965 NFL playoff game between the Packers and Colts. Zeke came off the bench to replace an injured Bart Starr.
Leo Nomellini sacks Johnny Unitas, 49ers & Colts
49er great Leo Nomellini come crashing down on the Colts Johnny Unitas.
Bill Brooks
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones, Baltimore Colts QB
Colts quarterback Bert Jones of LSU gets some blocking from Pro Bowler George Kunz in 1977. Jones led the Colts to 10 wins and an AFC Eastern Division title that season.
Johnny Unitas and Lenny Moore | The 1963 Baltimore Colts
A nice pic of Colt greats Lenny Moore and Johnny Unitas in 1963. Unitas had the most passing yards that year, 3481. Unfortunately Moore saw his playing time limited with injuries.
Dick Szymanski Blocks for Johnny Unitas
Classic photograph of two Baltimore Colt greats. Center Dick Szymanski provides pass protection for Quarterback Johnny Unitas while he passes
Johnny Unitas in the 1958 NFL Championship Game Against the New York Giants
Johnny Unitas (#19) out runs Giant defenders Dick Modzelewski (#77) & Andy Robustelli (#81) in the 1958 NFL Championship game between Baltimore and New York.
Baltimore Colts Great Lenny Moore
Baltimore Colts Great Lenny Moore.
Bert Jones hit by Mean Joe Greene
Bert Jones of LSU was one of the NFL's up-and-coming young stars when the Colts chose him in the 1973 draft. Injuries began to take their toll by 1978. Here he gets hit hard by, who appears to be Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Raymond Berry sideline catch against San Francisco
Mike Curtis, Baltimore Colts Linebacker Rushing In
A high-stepping Mike Curtis leaves opposing players flat on there backs as he wrecks havoc on the football field.
Alan Ameche 1957 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #53
The "Horse" - Alan Ameche on his 1957 Topps card. 1957 was his 3rd year in the NFL and his 3rd of 4 Pro Bowls he was named to.
Merlin Olsen & Deacon Jones take down Johnny Unitas
With half of the Rams Fearsome Foursome (Merlin Olsen (#74) & Deacon Jones (#75)) descending upon him Johnny Unitas has no where else to go but down to the turf.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Colts Fullback Alan Ameche
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
The Colts Mike Curtis, Early 1970s
Mad Dog on the loose! Mike Curtis hustles to ball here in early 1970s NFL action.
Lenny Moore about to be hit by Merlin Olsen in 1964
Colts - Rams in 1964. Colts Super Star Lenny Moore (#24) is held up by Rams linebacker Cliff Livingston (#85) as Merlin Olsen (#74) gets around the block of Dick Szymanski (#52) as it appears to bode unwell for the unprotected Colts runner.
Johnny Unitas under Pressure from Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus and others of Bears pressure Colts QB Johnny Unitas
Bubba Smith rushing Bob Griese - Colts and Dolphins 1970 NFL
The Dolphins Bob Griese comes under some heavy pressure from the Colts Bubba Smith. In 1970 the Dolphins had their first ever winning season, winning 10 games and making it to the AFC playoffs as a Wildcard team.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Jim Parker
Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Jim Parker played 11 seasons for the Baltimore Colts.
Colts Legend Alan Ameche
Bill Brown of the Vikngs collides with the Colts Jerry Logan
Old school NFL collision between Bill Brown (#30) and Jerry Logan (#20).
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Ted Hendricks rushing Craig Morton
6-foot 7-inch Ted Hendricks swoops down on Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton
Raymond Berry Touchdown Catch
Bubba Smith of the Baltimore Colts
Lenny Moore catches a slant pass against Jimmy Patton and the Giants
Colt running back Lenny Moore (#24) is brought down immediately by defender Jimmy Patton (#20) after taking in a slant pass. Other players are Colt Jim Mutscheller (#84). Giants pictured are Dick Lynch (#22) & Lindon Crow (#41).
John Brodie under pressure from Bubba Smith
49ers QB John Brodie (#12) seeks to get the pass off before the inevitable upcoming collision with Colts defensive lineman Bubba Smith (#78).
Chris Chandler
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas runs against the San Francisco 49er defense in 1961
Johnny Unitas takes off in this game against the 49ers in 1961. In his career Unitas had a total of 1777 rushing yards. Other players here are Colts # 62 - Palmer Pyle and 49ers - Bob Harrison (#54), Charlie Krueger (#70) & rookie Roland Lakes (#60).
Bubba Smith of the Colts in the Early 1970s
6-foot 8-inch Bubba Smith of the Baltimore Colts sometime during the early 1970s.
Alan Ameche is brought down by Sam Huff and Jimmy Patton
Despite the efforts of Jimmy Patton (#20), Sam Huff (#70) and an additional Giant Colt runner Alan Ameche still makes forward progess against the New York defense. Center Buzz Nutter (#50) and defensive end Cliff Livingston (#89) are seen in the background.
Bill Brooks Colts Rookie
The Colts rookie had a very impressive start to his NFL career. 65 catches and 1131 yards, 8 touchdowns. He also returned punts and averaged almost 8 yards a return.
Larry Cole pressures Earl Morrall in Super Bowl V
Larry Cole of the Dallas Cowboys gets the best of his opponent (Dan Sullivan??) here is Super Bowl V to put some heat on Colts Super-Sub Earl Morrall after Morrall replaced an injured Johnny Unitas. Morrall played well enough to ensure a Colts victory to capture the NFL Title for the 1970 season. #75 is Baltimore guard John Williams.
Milt Plum Passes Over Ordell Braase, Gino Marchetti & Fred Miller of the 1964 Baltimore Colts Defense
Lions QB Milt Plum (#16) passes Over Colts defenders Fred Miller (#76), Ordell Braase (#81) & Gino Marchetti (#89) in 1964. Also shown is Lions runner Nick Pietrosante (#33) in the center.
Johnny Unitas of the Colts passes against Deacon Jones, Maxie Baughan and Roger Brown of the Rams
Colts field general Johnny Unitas launches a pass while under pressure from that outstanding Rams defense of the late 1960s. How many of these players can you name?
Johnny Unitas 1968 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #100
The great Johnny U on his 1968 Colts card. Unfortunately for him, he suffered an elbow injury during the preseason that caused him to sit out almost the entire year. Made a brief appearance in Super Bowl III against the Jets.
Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis Colts
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
Jim Parker - from a 1964 Tulane Stadium Game Program
The Colts Hall of Famer featured in a game program from 1964.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Raymond Berry makes a catch against Dick James of Washington
Bubba Smith hits Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Bubba Smith gets to Joe Namath and hits his passing arm before he can follow through. Also applying pressure in Namath's face is Billy Ray Smith as well.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Johnny Unitas after the Win in Super Bowl V.
A happy Johnny Unitas is interviewed in the locker room after the Colts 16-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Chris Hanburger Blitzing Bert Jones
The Washington Redskins defense led by a blitzing Chris Hanburger (#55) swarms Baltimore quarterback Bert Jones.
Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts 1956-1972
Old photo of Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts 1956-1972. Considered by many to be greatest quarterback of his time.
Johnny Unitas hands off to Mark Smolenski Baltimore Colts 1961
1961 Baltimore Colts - Johnny Unitas turns to give the ball to rookie fullback Mark Smolenski from Wyoming. A back-up, Smolenski played with the Colts until 1962. In 1963 he joined the Jets and stayed with them through 1968.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Calvin Hill gets past Ted Hendricks in Super Bowl V
Dallas versus Baltimore - Super Bowl V. Helped by some interference from lineman Ralph Neely (#73), Cowboys runner Calvin Hill (#35) gets past Colt linebacker Ted Hendricks (#83) for some positive yardage.
Johnny Unitas NFL Colts Quarterback
Jim Parker
Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Jim Parker played 11 seasons for the Baltimore Colts.
Alan Ameche Colts Fullback
Johnny Unitas under pressure from the 49ers Charlie Krueger
49ers defensive lineman Charlie Krueger is held up by Colts offensive lineman Alex Sandusky as Johnny Unitas gets the pass off in this action from the mid-60s NFL.
Night Train Lane knocks down a pass intended for Jimmy Orr in 1962
Lions legend Night Train Lane bats down a pass intended for Colts receiver Jimmy Orr. This play came with 11 seconds left in the game and helped preserve a 21-14 lead over the Colts in 1962.
Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb of the Baltimore Colts
From around 1960 - Big Daddy going up against Pro Bowl guard Harley Sewell.
Mike Curtis Tackles a Fan in 1971
Colts linebacker takes a out a disruptive fan in a 1971 game against the Dolphins
Colts Quarterback Bert Jones in 1978
9 years with the Baltimore Colts. When it comes to Colts history, many consider him the #3 greatest quarterback behind Peyton Manning and Johnny Unitas. Finished with a 56.1% percentage completion rate, 17663 yards and 122 touchdowns. Missed most of the 1978 and 1979 seasons with a shoulder injury.
RC Owens
After a very successful 5 seasons with the 49ers he joined the Baltimore Colts after he became a free agent in 1962.
Earl Morrall Baltimore Colts NFL MVP of 1968
The NFL MVP of the 1968 Season.
Jim Parker 1961 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #6
Hall of Famer Jim Parker of the Colts and his 1961 Topps card. In 1961 he was named to his 4th All Pro team.
Raymond Berry
Johnny Unitas under pressure from Willie Davis & Ron Kostelnik
Packers Willie Davis (#87) & Ron Kostelnik (#77) burst through as Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) tries to set up to pass. #60 is Colts longtime verteran lineman George Preas.
Colts QB Jim Harbaugh & the Chiefs Derrick Thomas
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Alan Ameche Baltimore Colts
Gary Hogeboom
Tom Matte carries against the Detroit Lions Mike Lucci & Bruce Maher in 1966 NFL
the Colts Tom Matte carries against Mike Lucci and Bruce Maher of the Detroit Lions defense around 1966.
Colts Defense in the 1959 Title Game vs the Giants
A poor Giants runner is gang tackled by by a trio of Colts defenders during the 1959 NFL Title game. The Colts would end the game with a 31-16 win and their second straight NFL Title. Colts pictured are Andy Nelson (#80), Gene Lipscomb (#76) and Milt Davis (#20). Ray Wietcha (#55) of the Giants stands in the background.
Mike Curtis and Jim Bailey of the 1973 Baltimore Colts
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Jim Parker Baltimore Colts Offensive Tackle
8-Time All Pro Offensive Lineman Jim Parker. Hall of Fame Inductee in 1973.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Rosey Grier of the Rams steps up to stop Jerry Hill and Johnny Unitas of the Colts in 1965
Rams and Colts - 1964. Rosey Grier (#76) moves in to stop fullback Jerry Hill (#45) as Hill takes a handoff from quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19). Colt #52 is center Dick Szymanski and the Ram to the far right, #89 is linebacker Cliff Livingston.
John Brodie passing against Ordell Braase & Gene Lipscomb of the Baltimore Colts Late 1950s NFL
Late 1950s NFL - Colts & 49ers action. San Francisco quarterback John Brodie gets the pass away before on-coming Colts Ordell Braase and Big Daddy Lipscomb and reach him. The 49er lineman behind Lipscomb is Bruce Bosley who played 14 seasons in the NFL and behind Bosley is #52 - linebacker/center Dick Szymanski.
Lenny Moore of Colts and Tom Vaughn of the Lions
The Colts Lenny Moore (#24) works to break the grasp of Lions defender Tom Vaughan (#48). As of the 2022 season Moore still ranks as the #2 All Time leading touchdown scorer in Lions franchise history with 113.
Mike Curtis, Baltimore Colts Middle Linebacker
Colts Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Curtis.
Johnny Unitas on the Cover of Street and Smith's Issue from 1965
The Colts Hall of Fame quarterback on one of the covers of the 1965 Seasonal issue of Street and Smith's Pro Football Yearbook. Another release of the same magazine featured the 1964 NFL Champion Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan.
Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb and Rosey Brown
A battle between 2 of the NFL's biggest stars of the 1950s - Colts defensive tackle Eugene Lipscomb and Giants Hall offensive tackle of Famer Rosey Brown of the Giants.
Bubba Smith 1973 Baltimore Colts Topps Football Trading Card #155
1973 Topps - while his card states he was in Baltimore he was traded to Oakland before the start of the season for tight end Raymond Chester. Played 12 games for the Raiders that season and had 4 sacks.
Johnny Unitas 1967 Trading Card
His 1967 Topps Football Card. That season he was named to the All-Pro Team as well as the Pro Bowl. He completed 58.5% of his 436 passes for 3428 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones Against the Bengals in 1976
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Eric Dickerson
When Eric Dickerson retired from football in 1993 he was the #2 All-Time Leading Rusher with 13259 yards. As of the 2017 season he is still #7 on that list.
Gail Cogdill Blocking Jerry Logan of the Colts
As well as being a superb receiver he was also know as a very capable blocker among NFL receivers. Here he squares up with Colts defensive back Jerry Logan.
Earl Morrall under heavy pressure from Rams defense led by Merlin Olsen
Colts quarterback Earl Morrall (#15) come under a heavy Rams rush led by Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen (#74)
Classic Old School NFL - Colts & Bears. Johnny Unitas, Doug Atkins, Jim Parker and Alan Ameche
Some classic old school NFL. Bears and Colts. Doug Atkins and another unidentifiable Bear defender assail Colts QB Johnny Unitas. Fullback Alan Ameche along with the great Jim Parker (#77) keep them at bay.
Mike Curtis 1969 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #229
Colts linebacker Mike Curtis on his 1969 Topps card. His 5th year in the NFL
Tom Matte 1969 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #47
His 1969 Topps Card. Clearly the best season of his career - went to his second Pro Bowl after rushing for 909 yards (#3 in the NFL) and 11 touchdowns (#1). His 1422 Yards-from-Scrimmage and 13 Total Touchdowns were both the best in the NFL.
Raymond Berry
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
The Colts Johnny Unitas gets a Pass Off with Jim Houston of Cleveland Rushing
Early 1960s NFL action between Cleveland and Baltimore - Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas gets a pass of center Dick Szymanski (#52) and guard Palmer Pyle (#62) keep Browns defender Jim Houston (#82) at bay.
Alan Ameche Baltimore Colts 1955 -1960
Jim Marshall Pressures Colts Legend John Unitas
Viking defender Jim Marshall puts the heat on the famous Colts QB.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Baltimore Colts Bubba Smith
The Colts 1st-round draft pick out of Michigan State Defensive Tackle Bubba Smith
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Jim Brown runs past Bill Pellington of the Colts in the 1964 NFL Championship Game
Jim Brown gets past the line of scrimmage in the 1964 NFL Championship game against the Colts. Underdog Cleveland shocked the powerhouse Colts to the tune of a 27-0 beating as Brown rushed for 114 yards as the Browns claimed they're first NFL Title in 9 seasons. Colt #36 is linebacker Bill Pellington. Pellington reportedly had a reputation of being one of the league's roughest, meanest, dirtiest players of that time.
Raymond Berry, NFL All Time Receiver Great
One of the NFL's great receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era. Raymond Berry's flawless route running worked perfectly with QB Johnny Unitas's precision timing passing style. Berry ended his career in 1967 as the NFL's All-Time Leading Pass Catcher with 631 catches.
Johnny Unitas and Dickie Moegle in 1957
A young Colts quarterback, Johnny Unitas (#19) in 1957 tries to out maneuver 49ers defender Dickie Moegle (#47).
Moegle, in this, his 3rd season, led San Francisco with 8 interceptions. While Unitas, in just his 2nd year in the NFL led the league with 2250 yards and 24 touchdown passes.
Steve Stonebreaker of the Colts goes in low on Paul Hornung & Jerry Kramer of the Packers
Some Old School Packers/Colts. Colts linebacker Steve Sonebreaker goes in low against Jerry Kramer to get to Paul Hornung.
Johnny Unitas
His name is almost synonymous with the Golden Age of Professional Football. The league MVP in 1957 he led the Colts to 3 NFL Titles in his 18-year career.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Verlon Biggs rushing Johnny Unitas | Jets & Colts, Super Bowl III
A hurting Jonny Unitas (#19) comes off the bench in Super Bowl III to an effort to turn the tide against the Jets. Defensive End Verlon Biggs (#86) applies pressure. Other players noted above are Bill Curry (#50), Paul Rochester (Jets, #72), Jerry Hill (#45) and Bob Vogel (Colts, #72).
Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colt Great
Earl Morrall of the Baltimore Colts on the Cover of Sports Illustrated November 1968
Earl Morrall was the highlight of a number of backups that found their way to starting spots during the 1968 NFL season
Short Yardage Plunge by Tom Matte of the Colts
Dan Currie and Johnny Unitas
John Unitas gets off a pass against Green Bay Packer Dan Currie
Jim Parker
Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Jim Parker played 11 seasons for the Baltimore Colts.
Bill Brooks
Johnny Unitas Close Up
Now That's a Pretty Face!
George Andrie hits Johnny Unitas in Super Bowl V
George Andrie gets a big hit on Johnny Unitas during the second quarter of Super Bowl V. The collision sent Unitas to the sideline for the rest of the game - but all this was after he had connected with tight end John Mackey for a 75-yard strike.
Baltimore Colts Runner Joe Perry
The former 49er spent 2 seasons (1961 & 1962) in Baltimore where he rushed for 1034 yards.
Johnny Unitas, 1968 NFL Pro Bowl Game
The great Johnny Unitas fires off a pass in the 1968 NFL Pro Bowl game. In all Unitas went to 10 Pro Bowls during his 18-year career.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas, Lenny Moore and Deacon Jones - Colts vs Rams, 1960s NFL
1960s NFL action - Johnny Unitas hands off to Colts runningback Lenny Moore as Rams great Deacon Jones moves in to disrupt their intentions.
Jim Hart of the Cardinals is rushed by Fred Miller of the Colts in 1968
Colts defensive lineman Fred Miller (#76) is held off by Cardinals lineman Rick Sortun (#66) as Jim Hart (#17) delivers from the pocket. Also pictured is St. Louis guard Irv Goode (#55).
Raymond Berry makes a catch against San Francisco
Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis Colts
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Jack Pardee and Deacon Jones Chase Colts QB Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts legend Johnny Unitas is forced to flee under the pressure of Los Angeles Ram defenders Jack Pardee (#32) and Deacon Jones (#75).
Johnny Unitas blocking Dave Whitsell
Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) squares up on Bears safety Dave Whitsell (#23). Also identifiable in this picture from 1964 are Bears lineman Stan Jones (#78) and Doug Atkins (#81). Colts center Dick Szymanski (#52) can be seen as well.
Tom Matte, Baltimore Colt NFL Running Back
Still ranks #6 on the Colts franchise All Time Leading rushing list (4646 yards) and is #3 on the rushing touchdown list (45).
Johnny Unitas NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas.
Norm Bulaich behind Glenn Ressler - Baltimore Colts 1971
Colts, probably 1971 when Norm Bulaich ran for 741 yards and 8 touchdowns as he made the Pro Bowl. Glenn Ressler, out of Penn State, played 10 years in Baltimore (1965 to 1974) and started 98 games.
Bill Brooks
Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts Offense of the Early 60s
Up close photo of the Baltimore Colts Line of Scrimmage with Hall of Fame Quarterback Johnny Unitas as the signal caller. Taken sometime during the early 60s, pictured - from left to right - #88 Tight End John McKay, #60 Tackle George Preas, #68 Guard Alex Sandusky, #52 Center Dick Szymanski and #77 Guard Jim Parker. And while you can't see #72 Left Tackle Bob Vogel is probably present at the far end.
Tom Matte Colts
Johnny Unitas turns to hand off to Tom Matte
Colts action from the 1960s (1961 maybe?) - Johnny Unitas turns to hand to his rookie runner Tom Matte. The other Colt in the backfield may be JW Lockett.
John Riggins of the Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts
Early 70s, Jets & Colts - Fullback John Riggins (#44) carries against the Colts defense under the watchful eye of linebacker Mike Curtis (#32).
Raymond Berry
Billy Ray Smith Rushing Bart Starr in 1967 NFL Action
Bart Starr (#15) seems a bit undecided on which way to turn as long-time Colts veteran Billy Ray Smith (#74) breaks through into the Packers backfield.
Keith Lincoln in a 1969 Exhibition Game Against the Baltimore Colts
The San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Colts in a 1969 Exhibition game. Former AFL All Star Keith Lincoln, sporting #9 on his jersey, has the Colts defense in hot pursuit of him as he carries the ball with #65, center Sam Gruneisen in support. Injured in 1968 after re-joining his former team Lincoln was attempting a comeback in 1969. If anyone could further elaborate on this I'd love to hear about.
The Colts shown are Bubba Smith - #78, Mike Curtis, #32 and bonus points for anyone who can ID #25.
Ted Hendricks of the Colts returns an Interception
Linebacker Ted Hendricks returns an interception in 1971. Hendricks would be an All Pro selection for 3 different NFL teams - the Colts, Packers and Raiders.
Bill Brooks
Old School Colts Offense - Jerry Hill, Johnny Unitas and Jim Parker
The Baltimore Colts Offense of the Early 60s. #45 Jerry Hill, #19 John Unitas & #77 Jim Parker. Both Unitas and Parker are in the Hall of Fame.
Chris Chandler
Roy Jefferson,1970 Colts vs Jets
He only had 1 season in Baltimore, but he came away with a Super Bowl ring in 1970. Here former Steeler now Colt Roy Jefferson makes a catch in the middle of the Jets defense.
Joe Namath with Bubba Smith Rushing in Super Bowl III
Another picture from the Jets-Colts clash in Super Bowl III. Bubba Smith again in Joe Namath's face.
Lenny Moore and Buzz Nutter of the Baltimore Colts
Colts Hall of Famer Lenny Moore (#24) gets behind the blocking of offensive lineman Buzz Nutter (#50).
Lenny Moore 1962 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #2
The Baltimore Colts leading rusher for 1962 with 470 yards - Pro Bowler Lenny Moore on his Topps Card for that year.
Johnny Unitas throws over Jim Dunaway & Ron McDole
Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) under the rush of Buffalo Bill legends Ron McDole (#72) and Jim Dunaway (#78).
Johnny Unitas NFL Legend
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Earl Morrall 1969 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Trading Card #250
His 1969 Topps card - 1969 found Earl Morrall once again in a back-up role though he did manage a win against the Bears.
Bill Brooks Indianapolis Colts Rookie Receiver
NFL All-Rookie team in 1986 he was 2nd on the Colts team in receptions with 65 catches.
Mike Curtis puts a hit Charley Johnson, 1970 Oiler and Colts
1970s NFL - the Colts Mike Curtis puts the hit on Oiler quarterback Charley Johnson.
Gary Hogeboom
Finally getting a chance to start. Gary Hogeboom joined the Indianapolis Colts amidst much excitement among Colts fans in 1986 and became an immediate starter. For a quarterback he was a very aggressive runner and ended up injured each year of his first 3 seasons there.
Alan Ameche as a rookie with the Baltimore Colts in 1955
The NFL's leading rusher in 1955, Colts rookie Alan Ameche.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bubba Smith gets to Bills Quarterback Dennis Shaw
Lenny Moore
Hall of Fame Runningback was a 1st round draft pick from Penn State in 1956. That year he was named the NFL's Rookie of the Year after averaging 7.5 yards a carry (86 attempts - 649) and scoring a total of 9 touchdowns. He played his entire 12-year career with the Baltimore colts.
Rushing & Receiving Table
| Game | Game |
Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush |
Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | | | | |
| G |
GS |
Rush |
Yds |
TD |
Lng |
Y/A |
Y/G |
A/G |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/R |
TD |
Lng |
R/G |
Y/G |
YScm |
RRTD |
Fmb |
AV |
| 143 | 118 | 1069 | 5174 | 63 | 79 | 4.8 | 36.2 | 7.5 | 363 | 6039 | 16.6 | 48 | 82 | 2.5 | 42.2 | 11213 | 111 | 41 | 71 |
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Tom Matte 1965 Baltimore Colts
LG Dupree Blocking for Johnny Unitas during the 1958 Colts vs Giants NFL Championship
With LG Dupree leading the way, Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas picks up 16 yards against Giants Dick Modzelewski and Andy Robustelli during the 1958 NFL Title Game. The Colts would win in overtime 23-17.
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Bert Jones 1975 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #199
In 1975 the 3rd-year man from LSU started to come into his own. Led the Colts to 10 victories and their first Division title in 5 seasons. Had a tremendeous year finishing among the NFL's Top-10 in several categories - Passing attempts, yards, completions, completion percentage, rating, touchdown passes and fewest interceptions.
Alan Ameche and Johnny Unitas score in the 1958 NFL Championship Game
Colts runner Alan Ameche hits the line of scrimmage to score during the 1958 NFL Title game against the Giants. Lots of great names here - Rosey Grier (#76) and Jim Parker (#77) battle to the far left as Buzz Nutter (#50) holds off Sam Huff (#70). Rosey Brown (#79) in the center, normally on offense looks like he's on the Giant's goal-line defense. Hall of Famer Emlen Tunnell (#45) can be seen in the back beyond Ameche. Unitas (#19) is there of course and behind him is linebacker Cliff Livingston (#89).
Paul Hornung runs through Colts defense of Gene Lipscomb, Ordell Braase and Gino Marchetti
1960s NFL - Colts and Packers. Paul Hornung (#5) rips through Colt defenders Gene Lipscomb (#76), Ordell Braase (#81) and Gino Marchetti (#89)
Earl Morrall Colts
Paul Hornung Scores Against the Colts in 1965
Packers end Carroll Dale (#84) signals a touchdown as Packer's runner Paul Hornung (#5) spins over the goal line against the Colts late in the 1965 season. Hornung scored a total of 5 touchdowns in this December 12 game - 3 rushing, 2 receiving. Colts pictured are Lenny Lyles (#43), Wendall Harris (#26) & Dennis Gaubatz (#53). The unidentified Colt trying to keep Hornung out of the endzone may be #20, Jerry Logan.
Joe Perry Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts running back Joe Perry sets to take a hand off from Johnny Unitas. After 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers Perry spent 2 seasons with the Colts.
Myron Pottios intercepts Johnny Unitas of the Colts in 1969
Rams linebacker Myron Pottios (#66) returns an interception of Johnny Unitas (#19) in the 1969 season opener between the Colts and Rams. The Rams won 27-20. The diving Colt in the center is Preston Pearson (#26).
Rookie Preston Pearson goes against Dave Edwards
His 14-year career started as a 12-round draft pick out of Illinois by the Baltimore Colts in 1967. Started 7 games on Special Teams that season. Here he is going up against veteran Dave Edwards of the Dallas Cowboys his rookie season.
Earl Morrall and Terry Cole in 1969 Colts vs 49ers
Colts back-up Earl Morrall (#15) gets a block from fullback Terry Cole (#34) as 49er lineman Bill Belk (#72) and Stan Hindman (#80) force the issue. The final outcome of the 1969 contest was a 20-17 49ers win.
Deacon Jones with Rosey Grier Tackle Tony Lorick
Rams Hall of Fame Defenders from the mid-1960s, Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier combine to stop Colts runner Tony Lorick.
Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis Colts
Gary Hogeboom Indianapolis Colts QB
Gary Hogeboom joined the Colts in 1986 and spent 3 seasons there. Injuries hampered him much of his time there as he ended up splitting starting duties with Jack Trudeau and later on with Chris Chandler as well.
He did manage 3295 yards and 22 touchdowns as a Colt.
Johnny Unitas and Buzz Nutter of the Baltimore Colts
Nice pic of Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas (#18) dropping back to pass. We think #50 is veteran lineman Buzz Nutter.
Mike Curtis Baltimore Colts Middle Linebacker NFL
Colts linebacker from 1965 to 1975. 4 Pro Bowls and an All Pro selection in 1968.
Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame Quarterback
To many he defined the role of the NFL quarterback during the 1960s. When Johnny Unitas retired in 1973 he held literally every passing record in the book including pass completions - 2830, passing yards - 40,239 and touchdown passes -290.
Colts QB Johnny Unitas
One of the icons of the NFL in the 1960s - Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Alan Ameche Carries in the 1958 Title Game Against Giants
Colts fullback Alan Ameche (#35) bulls ahead as the Giants defense closes in. In the 1958 NFL Championship game Ameche scored 2 touchdowns - the last was the 1-yard game winning dive that won it for the Colts in overtime. Also seen in the picture are Colt Hall of Famer Jim Parker (#77) and Giants Carl Karilivacz (#21), Dick Modzelewski (#77) & Harland Svare (#84)
Raymond Berry makes a catch against Detroit
Lyle Alzado sacks Bert Jones
Bert Jones, Baltimore Colts Quarterback is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive lineman Lyle Alzado.
Lenny Moore in 1957 against Rams
The Colts Hall of Famer makes a 17-yard gain against the Rams in a 1957 contest. Moving in to stop him are defenders Will Sherman (#43) and Art Hauser (#65).
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Gary Hogeboom
Finally getting a chance to start. Gary Hogeboom joined the Indianapolis Colts amidst much excitement among Colts fans in 1986 and became an immediate starter. For a quarterback he was a very aggressive runner and ended up injured each year of his first 3 seasons there.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas passing over Lamar Lundy and Lou Michaels - 1960 Colts vs Rams
NFL showdown between the Colts and Rams in 1960. Johnny Unitas gets the pass away while under some pressure from the Rams Lamar Lundy and Lou Michaels. Hall of Famer Jim Parker is seen blocking Lundy. The other Colts are #60, George Preas and veteran Art Spinny, #63.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts 1965
Versatile Lenny Moore, sometime around the mid-1960s. When he left the NFL in 1967, after 12 seasons and 143 games he ranked #5 in Career All-Purpose Yards.
Matt Snell, Jets and Dennis Gaubatz & Rich Volk of the Colts in Super Bowl III
Fullback Matt Snell helped make sure Joe Namath's Super Bowl III guarantee came true. Many felt his performance of 121 yards rushing and scoring the Jets sole touchdown was indeed MVP worthy. Here he carries as linebacker Dennis Gaubatz (#53) and safety Rich Volk (#21) move in.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
YA Tittle vs the Colts Defense in 1963
Opening day of the 1963 NFL season - Giants and Colts. Giants quarterback YA Tittle gets protection as the Colts defense swarms all around. Rosey Brown battles Ordell Braase in the foreground while Jack Stroud keeps Gino Marchetti away. Tittle threw 3 touchdowns this day in a 37-28 win.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas from a 1964 Tulane Stadium Exhibition Game
The Hall of Famer poses for a picture posted in an Exhibition Game program from a preseason game between the Packers and Cardinals played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans before the 1964 NFL season. Unitas would make his 8th consecutive Pro Bowl that year as the Colts would advance all the way to the NFL Championship game against the Browns. The Browns would come out on top though with a dominating 27-0 thrashing of the Colts.
The Colts Bubba Smith against the Packers Forrest Gregg & Bob Hyland
Big Bubba Smith (#78) of the Colts avoids the block of Packers great Forrest Gregg (#75) and gets ready to take on center Bob Hyland (#50). We think the Packer in the background is fullback Jim Grabowski.
Larry Cole and Earl Morrall
Baltimore Colts Quarterback Eark Morrall gets off a pass under a heavy rush by rookie Cowboys lineman Larry Cole.
Raymond Berry makes a catch against the Packers in 1959
Earl Morrall under pressure from Verlon Biggs in Super Bowl III
Earl Morrall was the NFL's MVP in 1968 after stepping in for an injured Johnny Unitas and leading the Colts to an NFL Championship. Unfortunately, he couldn't reproduce that success against the Jets defense in Super Bowl III.
Here Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs applies pressure as Morrall gets the pass off.
Tom Matte 58-yard run in Super Bowl III vs the Jets
One of the few bright moments of the Colts in Super Bowl III. Running Back Tom Matte breaks into the open field on a 58-yard gallop to the Jets 16 in the 2nd quarter. Unfortunately, 2 plays later Earl Morrall threw a interception to Johnny Sample in New York's endzone.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Tom Matte Colts
The Redskins Eagle Day is pursued by "Big Daddy" Lipscomb & Ordell Braase | 1960 NFL
Former CFL star Eagle Day comes under some intense pursuit from Colt defensive lineman Ordell Braase (#81), Don Joyce (#83) & "Big Daddy" Lipscomb (#76) in the 1960 season opener between the Colts and Redskins. The Colts won handedly 20-0.
The Colts Tony Lorick is taken down by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier of the Rams in 1966
1966 Colts & Rams. Fullback Tony Lorick is taken down by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier.
Johnny Unitas
Tommy Nobis of the Falcons Tackles the Colts Lenny Moore
An on-field clash of NFL legends of the mid-60s. Falcons middle linebacker Tommy Nobis wraps up Colts runner Lenny Moore. Also pictured are Chuck Sieminski, #77 of the Falcons and Bob Vogel, #72 of the Colts.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Tom Matte, Colts Runs Past Deacon Jones, Rams in 1971
Colts runner Tom Matte slips past Deacon Jones and Jack Pardee of the Rams defense. After leading the Colts in rushing from 1967-1969, Matte bounced back from injuries in 1971 to the #2 rushing spot in Baltimore with 607 yards.
Gene Lipscomb 1959 Baltimore Colts NFL Football Trading Card #36
Big Daddy Lipscomb on his 1959 Topps card. Started all 12 games and made All Pro.
Bubba Smith, Colts Defensive Lineman
5 seasons as Colt - "unofficially" credited with 43 sacks.
Gene Lipscomb &, Ordell Braase rush Billy Wade in 1959
Rams quarterback Billy Wade come under heavy pressure from Colts defensive lineman Gene Lipscomb (#76) & Ordell Braase (#81) in 1959 Ram-Colts action. Art Donovan is directly behind Lipscomb.
Johnny Unitas & Glenn Ressler - Baltimore Colts
Colts Greats Johnny Unitas & Glenn Ressler. Unitas played 17 seasons in Baltimore and started 190 total Regular and Post Season games there. Ressler started 107 total games in 10 years.
Mike Garrett and Ted Hendricks
Colts Bubba Smith
The Baltimore Colts 1978 Topps Team leaders Football Card #502
Colts Team Leaders from the 1977 NFL Season featured on this 1978 Topps Football Card - Lydell Mitchell, Lyle Blackwood and Fred Cook.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Photo from the Man in Sport Photo Exhibit | Johnny Unitas going against the Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship
One of the photos from Sports Photographer Bob Riger's Man in Sport Photo Exhibit. This one is taken from the 1958 NFL Championship game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants. The Giants rush appears halted as the Colts signal caller sets to throw downfield.
Other Colts pictured along with Unitas are #63 - Art Spinney, #50 - Buzz Nutter, #60 - George Prias and #35 - Alan Ameche. For New York #77 - Dick Modzelewski looks on as Jim Katcavage leaps with out stretched arms.
Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis Colts
Tom Matte gets hand off from Johnny Unitas - 1969 Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts - late 1960s. Tom Matte gets a hand off from quarterback Johnny Unitas. Matte made 2 Pro Bowls during his playing time, in 1968 & 1969.
Alan Ameche carries against the 49ers Leo Nomellini & Monte Clark in 1959
Baltimore Colts workhorse Alan Ameche (#35) gets excellent blocking from his offense in this 1959 showdown with San Francisco. 49ers here are #63, Monte Clark and #73- Hall of Famer Leo Nomellini. NFL Legend Johnny Unitas (#19) is in the background.
Earl Morrall 1970 Baltimore Colts Topps Trading Football Card #88
Earl Morrall on his 1970 Topps card - 1970 was yet another unusual twist in Morrall's career. Back to backing up Johnny Unitas, he started just 1 game - a victory over Patriots. He did get a bit of revenge relieving Unitas in the last game of the season against the Jets. He threw 4 touchdowns and passed for 348 yards in a 35-20 win. As the Colts advanced to their second Super Bowl he found himself in the spotlight once again when Unitas went down with a rib injury in the 2nd quarter. Helped out by Cowboy mistakes Morrall managed to play well enough to keep the Colts in the game and eventually led the offense to Jim O'Brien's game winning field goal.
Mike Curtis of the Colts makes his move as Jim Plunkett takes the snap
The second the ball is snapped and the play develops Colts linebacker Mike Curtis (#32) reacts to Patriots Jim Plunkett (#16). Colts-Patriots action from 1973.
NFL Quarterback Johnny Unitas
A Hall of Fame inductee in 1979 NFL Legend Johnny Unitas played 18 years in the NFL - 17 as a Baltimore Colt. He was named to the Pro Bowl 10 times during his career. He led the Colts to 2 NFL Championships in 1958 and 1958. In 1971 he guided his colts to a Super Bowl victory over the Dallas Cowboys in 1971.
Johnny Unitas vs San Francisco Defense - Early 1960s NFL
Colts Great Johnny Unitas takes off on the run against the 49er defense sometime in the early 1960s.
Norm Bulaich
Runningback Norm Bulaich started with the Baltimore Colts as a rookie in 1971 and stayed with them until 1972
Alan Ameche
Baltimore Colts Scoring Duo Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry
One of the most productive scoring tandems in the history of the NFL - Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry
John Brodie and Ted Hendricks
2 Legends of Pro Football - San Francisco QB John Brodie, who played 17 seasons and Baltimore Raider linebacker Ted Hendricks who played 15 seasons for 3 different teams.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Mike Garrett, Chiefs pursued by Mike Curtis of the Colts in 1970
With Colt defenders all around, Chiefs runner Mike Garrett carries in 1970. #32 is Colt great Mike Curtis and the Colt directly behind Garrett could be tackle Bubba Smith. The Chiefs won this one 44-24. It was 1 of Baltimore's only 2 losses on the year.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Chuck Howley stops an Earl Morrall Pass in Super Bowl V
Cowboys great Chuck Howley gets to Colts quarterback Earl Morrall to disrupt the pass. Howley, after 2 interceptions and a forced fumble was named Super Bowl V MVP. It has been the only time the Super Bowl MVP was named from the losing team.
Sam Huff Blocks Steve Myra's Kick in the 1958 NFL Championship Game
Sam Huff breaks through to block Steve Myra's fieldgoal try in the 1st quarter of the 1958 NFL Championship game. Called the "Greatest Game Ever Played" it was the first Title game to go into Sudden Death Overtime. The Colts would win 23-17 when fullback Alan Ameche scored on a third-down 1-yard touchdown 7 minutes and 15 seconds into quarter #5.
ID'd players here are - Giants Cliff Livingston (#89), Harland Svare (#84), Carl Taseff (#21), Carl Karilivacz (#21), Sam Huff (#70) while the Colts are Bill Pellington (#36), Carl Taseff (#21) & Steve Myra kicking.
Tommy Mason Slips the Tackle of Jerry Logan and Don Shinnick in 1963
Minnesota runner Tommy Mason gives Colts Don Shinnick and Jerry Logan the slip in 1963. An All Pro in 1963 Mason was the league's #5 leading rusher with 763 yards.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts 1965
Tom Matte Runs Against the Jets in Super Bowl III
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Matt Snell & Dennis Gaubatz, Jets-Colts Super Bowl III
Super Bowl III - the Jets Matt Snell rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown in New York's upset of the NFL Champion Colts. Here Colts linebacker Dennis Gaubatz moves in to attempt a stop.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts Runner
One of the most exciting All-Purpose players of his era. Led the NFL in average Yards-per-Touch 6 times during his 12 year career.
Preston Pearson Baltimore Colts
A 12th-round draft pick out of University of Illinois he played 7 games a rookie primarily as a Special Teams player. By 1968 he was playing runingback and returning kicks. His 35.1 average for returning kicks was best in the league that year. He also had the longest return of the year (a 102 yards TD Return against Detroit). Remained a Colt through the 1969 season.
Ray Nitschke closes in on Norm Bulaich, 1970 NFL
Colt's runner Norm Bulaich is about to gets a up close encounter with Packers veteran linebacker Ray Nitschke.
The Colts Johnny Unitas as Alex Karras of the Lions with Rushing
Colts legend Johnny Unitas gets a moment of protection as tackle George Preas works to keep Lions threat Alex Karras away form his quarterback. Fullback Jerry Hill can be seen guarding the left side.
Dick Alban collars Alan Ameche
Steelers defensiveback Dick Alban (#42) bring Colts runner Alan Ameche's (#35) progress to an abrupt halt with a tackle that would surely draw a penalty today. Steelers great Ernie Stautner (#70) and Colts tackle Ken Jackson (#74) are also shown.
Preston Pearson Baltimore Colts Rookie
A Basketball player, he never played football in college but impressed scouts with his speed and athleticism. Drafted in the 12th round and played mostly special teams for the Colts his rookie year.
Andre Rison Indianapolis Colts
Kermit Alexander brings down Raymond Berry
Kermit Alexander was a solid defensive back for San Francisco during the 1960s decade. Played 7 seasons for the 49ers starting 90 games. Here he puts the drop on Colts receiver Raymond Berry.
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Bart Starr, Gene Lipscomb and Bill Pellington - Late 1950s NFL
Packers and Colts - sometime around 1957 or 1958 maybe. Colts great Gene Lipscomb in pursuit of a young Bart Starr as Starr takes to flight. #36 behind Lipscomb is longtime Colts linebacker Bill Pellington who played 12 years in Baltimore, 1953 to 1964, was considered one of the league's most vicious and intimidating players of that time.
Ted Hendricks 1973 Baltimore Colts Topps Football Card #430
Here on his 1973 Topps card. By 1973, his 5th year in the NFL and with the Colts, he was really starting to come into his own. This would be his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Started all 14 games he had 3 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.
Picture of Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Johnny Unitas Sacked by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier in 1966
The Hall of Fame quarterback is brought down by Rams legend Deacon Jones as Rosey Grier comes in to support.
Fullback of the Colts, Alan Ameche
The Colts main ground gainer of the late 1950s. Had 4045 yards, 40 rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.2 yards a carry from 1955 to 1960
Johnny Unitas
Probably one of - if not the - best know quarterback from the Golden Age of Football. Played 18 years in the NFL and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Led the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Johnny Unitas
Eric Dickerson
After 5 successful years with the Rams he joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 and stayed with them until 1991 playing in 2 Pro Bowls and finishing with almost 5200 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns.
Jim Parker
Johnny Unitas NFL Great
Passed for over 40,000 yards in his 18-year career. Set the NFL record of 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Those games spanned from the finale game of the 1956 season to week 11 of 1960.
Boyd Dowler catches a pass against Charlie Stukes of the Colts
Packers receiver Boyd Dowler (#86) makes a catch against the Colts Charlie Stukes (#47).
Johnny Unitas hands off to Bill Pricer against Rosey Grier and the New York Giants in the 1959 NFL Championship Game
The 1959 Title game between the Giants and Colts as Johnny Unitas hands off the fullback Billy Pricer with Colts blockers Jim Parker, Art Spinney and Buzz Nutter in front. It appears only Giant Rosey Grier is on hand to defend.
Unitas, the league's top passer in 1959, had an excellent day leading his Colts to a win passing for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for another. Final score Colts 31 Giants 16.
Bart Starr escapes Art Donovan and Ordell Brasse of the Colts
A young Bart Starr escapes from the Colts Ordell Brasse (#81) and Art Donovan here in late 1950s NFL action. It was about this time Starr was starting to be recognized for his leadership talents. A story goes that he once told Max McGee to "Hush Up" in the huddle after the popular end demanded to thrown the ball more. The Packers then had to use a time out to prevent a Delay of Game Penalty from the laughter.
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Matt Snell, Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts 1968 Super Bowl III
Colts and Jets - Super Bowl III. Jets halfback runs away from Colt Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Curtis. Snell had a big day 121 yards on 30 carries with a touchdown.
Ted Hendricks 1974 Topps Football Card
Ted Hendricks 1974 Topps Football Card. The significance is that it's from 1974 - the year he was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He had a great year making 5 interceptions, scoring a safety and being named All-Pro.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bill Brooks 1990 Indianapolis Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #309
His 1990 Topps card. The Colts leading receiver the previous 3 season he was #2 in 1990 with 62 catches.
Bert Jones passing to Raymond Chester 1977 AFC Playoffs
Colts QB Bert Jones throws upfield to a open Raymond Chester during the opening round of the Divisional Round of the 1977 AFC Playoffs. For the most part Jones was held in check by the victorious Raiders defense being held to 163 passing yards, no TDs and being sacked 6 times.
Baltimore Colts Legend Lenny Moore
Hall of Fame Colts runningback Lenny Moore - after almost 60 years he still ranks #5 in Colts All-Time Career Rushing Yards with 5174 yards on the ground.
Jim Parker
Colts Head Coach Weeb Ewbank confronts Sam Huff during the 1958 NFL Championship Game
Tempers flare during the 1958 NFL Championship game as Colts head coach Weeb Ewbank has words with Giants linebacker Sam Huff after Huff tackled Colts receiver Raymond Berry. Ewbank felt Huff knee'd Berry as he was down. Ewbank took a swing at Huff striking him in the facemask.