The Baltimore Colts and Super Bowl Glory: A Tale of Two Cities (and One Very Upset Fanbase)
Ah, the Baltimore Colts. A team steeped in gridiron greatness, a city's pride and joy... until it wasn't. But before we get all misty-eyed about moving trucks and broken hearts, let's settle a burning question that's been plaguing fans (and maybe some confused pigeons) for years: how many Super Bowls did the Baltimore Colts actually win?
The Pre-Super Bowl Era: Champions Without Rings
You see, the Super Bowl is a young whippersnapper compared to the NFL's rich history. Back in the day, the ultimate championship game was called the "NFL Championship." The Baltimore Colts, in their Baltimore days (emphasis on Baltimore), were champions thrice! Bold that for you, because these were impressive feats – trophies hoisted high, confetti raining down, the whole shebang. But these weren't quite Super Bowls yet.
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Enter the Super Bowl: Baltimore Makes History (Then Moves)
Then came the dawn of the Super Bowl era. The Baltimore Colts, still basking in their pre-Super Bowl glory, stepped right up and snagged two Super Bowl wins – Super Bowl V (against the Dallas Cowboys, a truly clutch victory) and Super Bowl III (although that one ended in a heartbreaking loss to the New York Jets... those darn Jets!).
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So, to answer the age-old question: the Baltimore Colts won two Super Bowls.
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But Wait, There's More (and a Possible Lawsuit)
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Here's where things get a little funky. The Colts, in a move that still has Baltimore shaking its collective fist, relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. Since then, the Indianapolis Colts (yes, it's a whole different team now) have won an additional three Super Bowls. However, some Baltimore fans (bless their territorial hearts) will argue that those rings belong to the spirit of the Baltimore Colts, forever soaring over M&T Bank Stadium like a vengeful Johnny Unitas.
The End Result: A Super Bowl Legacy (Split City Edition)
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So, how many Super Bowls do the Baltimore Colts have? Officially, two. But depending on who you ask and how much purple they're wearing, the answer might be a little more... subjective.
FAQ: How to Settle the Super Bowl Debate Among Friends
- How to: Casually mention the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl wins. This will effectively distract everyone and achieve a temporary ceasefire.
- How to: Suggest a wager. Loser buys the first round of celebratory (or commiseratory) drinks.
- How to: Agree to disagree and enjoy the camaraderie of being NFL fans. After all, isn't that what it's all about (mostly)?
- How to: Just don't bring it up. Seriously, some wounds never heal.
- How to: Channel your inner Johnny Unitas and launch a spectacularly long pass... of a well-phrased rebuttal.
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