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 The team’s cheerleaders made headlines in 2012 when one shaved her head in solidarity with coach Chuck Pagano.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2012-nov-26-la-sp-sn-colts-cheerleaders-shave-head-20121126-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== ChuckStrong =====
+In 2012, the Colts adopted the slogan “ChuckStrong” during coach Chuck Pagano’s battle with leukemia.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/08/19/chuck-pagano-indianapolis-colts-monday-morning-quarterback|si]])]
+===== Johnny Unitas’s Legacy =====
+Unitas set numerous records with the Colts, including 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-breaks-johnny-unitas-td-pass-record-0ap1000000078087|nfl]])]
+===== Peyton’s Records =====
+Manning holds several franchise records, including most career passing yards.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/peyton-manning/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Andrew Luck =====
+Drafted in 2012 as the first overall pick to replace Peyton Manning, Luck became a fan favorite before retiring in 2019.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/35163936/andrew-luck-reveals-why-walked-away-nfl|espn]])]
+===== Reggie Wayne =====
+A legendary wide receiver with over 14,000 career receiving yards.[([[https://www.bobkravitz.com/p/its-past-time-for-reggie-wayne-to|bobkravitz]])]
+===== Tony Dungy =====
+The first African American coach to win a Super Bowl, with the Colts in 2007.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tony-dungy-first-black-coach-to-win-super-bowl|history]])]
+===== Super Bowl XLI MVP =====
+Manning was named MVP for the Colts' victory over the Chicago Bears.[([[https://www.npr.org/series/7007672/colts-and-bears-make-super-bowl-history|npr]])]
+===== Baltimore’s Championships =====
+Before moving to Indianapolis, the Baltimore Colts won NFL championships in 1958, 1959, and 1968.[([[https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Indianapolis-Colts/571011|britannica]])]
+===== Historic 1958 Game =====
+The Colts’ 1958 NFL Championship win over the New York Giants is often referred to as "The Greatest Game Ever Played".[([[https://www.giants.com/video/the-greatest-game-ever-played-this-day-in-nfl-history-16591439|giants]])]
+===== Eric Dickerson =====
+The Hall of Fame running back played for the Colts from 1987 to 1991.[([[https://coltswire.usatoday.com/gallery/indianapolis-colts-hall-of-fame-players-peyton-manning-johnny-unitas/|coltswire]])]
+===== Jeff Saturday =====
+A beloved center who later became a TV analyst and briefly served as an interim head coach in 2022.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3772351/2022/11/07/jeff-saturday-colts-head-coach/|nytimes]])]
+===== The Horseshoe Logo =====
+The iconic horseshoe logo symbolizes luck and stability.[([[https://1000logos.net/indianapolis-colts-logo/|1000logos]])]
+===== The 2005 Season =====
+The Colts started 13-0 before finishing 14-2 but lost in the playoffs.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/315112-colts-decision-to-rest-goes-horribly-wrong|bleacherreport]])]
+===== First AFC Championship =====
+Their first AFC Championship Game as the Indianapolis Colts was in 1995, losing to the Steelers.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/19eviph/highlight_final_play_in_the_1995_afc_championship/|reddit]])]
+===== Pat McAfee =====
+Former punter who became famous for his personality and later became a media star.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3626779/2022/10/07/pat-mcafee-show-colts/|nytimes]])]
+===== Edgerrin James =====
+Known as “Edge,” he ranks second in Colts’ all-time rushing yards.[([[https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/9/29/13110998/frank-gore-poised-pass-edgerrin-james-on-nfls-all-time-rushing-yards-list-sunday-indianapolis-colts|stampedeblue]])]
+===== Marvin Harrison =====
+Holds the single-season record for most receptions with 143 in 2002.[([[https://theanalyst.com/2025/01/who-has-the-most-receptions-in-an-nfl-season|theanalyst]])]
+===== Baltimore Memorial Stadium =====
+The Colts’ first home before the RCA Dome.[([[https://www.stadiumsofprofootball.com/stadiums/rca-dome/|stadiumsofprofootball]])]
+===== Colts Ring of Honor =====
+Peyton Manning, Edgerrin James, and others are enshrined in this tribute at Lucas Oil Stadium.[([[https://cbs4indy.com/sports/colts/hall-of-famers-manning-and-james-honored-during-halftime-ceremony/|cbs4indy]])]
+===== Frank Reich =====
+Former head coach and quarterback known for his comeback in the 1992 playoffs.[([[https://inspire21.com/frank-reich-comeback-king-of-football/|inspire21]])]
+===== Longest Field Goal =====
+Kicker Adam Vinatieri, known for clutch kicks, hit a 55-yard field goal in his Colts tenure.[([[https://www.colts.com/news/adam-vinatieri-denver-broncos-game-winning-field-goal|colts]])]
+===== Vinatieri’s Records =====
+He became the all-time leading scorer in NFL history while with the Colts.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-kicker-adam-vinatieri-sets-all-time-points-record-0ap3000000979555|nfl]])]
+===== Jim Harbaugh =====
+Former quarterback who led the Colts to the 1995 AFC Championship.[([[https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/01/21/1995-indianapolis-colts-jim-harbaugh-aaron-bailey-afc-championship-game-ted-marchibroda/78291676/|indystar]])]
+===== Bob Sanders =====
+The hard-hitting safety was instrumental in the Colts’ Super Bowl XLI run.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3322466/2022/06/07/colts-bob-sanders/|nytimes]])]
+===== First Indianapolis Playoff Game =====
+In 1987, they faced the Cleveland Browns in their first playoff appearance as the Indianapolis Colts.[([[https://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/2012/10/cleveland_browns_38-21_playoff.html|cleveland]])]
+===== Most Points in a Season =====
+In 2004, the team scored 522 points, setting a franchise record.[([[https://www.colts.com/news/colts-records-that-are-tough-to-beat-12698481|colts]])]
+===== Uniform Colors =====
+The team’s colors are royal blue and white.[([[https://teamcolorcodes.com/indianapolis-colts-color-codes/|teamcolorcodes]])]
+===== AFC South Champions =====
+The Colts have won the AFC South division title multiple times.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/afc-south-champions-complete-list-winners-year|foxsports]])]
+===== Pro Bowl Selections =====
+Peyton Manning had 11 Pro Bowl selections with the Colts.[([[https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/7/18/24201486/did-colts-legendary-qb-peyton-manning-get-snubbed-in-espns-top-100-pro-athletes-since-2000|stampedeblue]])]
+===== First Indianapolis Win =====
+Their first victory as the Indianapolis Colts came against the Buffalo Bills in 1984.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1984/10/01/colts-close-in-a-rush-against-bills-31-17/8ad33862-61f8-4f24-ba90-e1fa480e47c8/|washingtonpost]])]

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