Colts Crawl: The Great Indy Escape
So, you want to know when the Baltimore Colts decided to ditch Charm City for the cornfields of Indiana? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a tale as old as time (or at least as old as the 80s).
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The Midnight Move
Let’s set the scene: it’s the dead of night, somewhere around March 28-29, 1984. While most people are dreaming of sugarplums (or at least avoiding sugar crashes), the Baltimore Colts are busy packing their bags. Not just any bags, mind you. We’re talking about a whole football team worth of stuff. Helmets, pads, those weirdly tiny footballs – the works.
Owner Robert Irsay, a man clearly not afraid of a midnight snack or a midnight move, decided that Baltimore just wasn’t cutting it. Maybe the crab cakes were too spicy? Or maybe he was really craving a good pork tenderloin? Whatever the reason, he packed up the team and hightailed it to Indianapolis.
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It was basically a real-life version of that scene in "Home Alone" where Kevin McCallister outwits the burglars, except instead of booby traps, the Colts used… well, footballs? We're not entirely sure.
The Aftermath: A City Heartbroken
Imagine waking up to find your favorite sports team has vanished into thin air. That's basically what happened to Baltimore. The city was devastated. There were tears, there were tantrums (probably), and there was definitely a lot of yelling at the TV.
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To make matters worse, the city had to wait a whole twelve years for a new NFL team. Twelve years! That’s like waiting for a pizza delivery and it showing up when you’re already in a food coma.
The Colts' New Life: A Fresh Start
Meanwhile, in Indianapolis, the Colts were settling into their new home. It was like a fresh start, a chance to prove themselves. And they did just that. With Peyton Manning at the helm, they became one of the NFL's powerhouses.
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But let's be real, they’ll always be the team that snuck out in the middle of the night.
FAQs: Colts Edition
How to get over the Colts leaving Baltimore?
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- Time heals all wounds, but a really good crab cake doesn't hurt either.
How to become an Indianapolis Colts fan?
- Buy a jersey, watch some games, and try to forget about the past. It's not easy, but it’s possible.
How to avoid moving your football team in the middle of the night?
- Good communication with your city is key. And maybe avoid making rash decisions when hungry.
How to celebrate the return of football to Baltimore?
- Cheer on the Ravens with all your might and enjoy the fact that you'll never have to experience a midnight team heist again.
How to appreciate the irony of a team named the Colts moving to a state known for cornfields?
- Just embrace the absurdity of it all. It's football, after all. Anything can happen.
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