The Indianapolis Colts: A History of NFL Championships

The Colts' Early Years

The Indianapolis Colts were founded in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts. The team's early years were marked by struggles, as they failed to make the playoffs in their first five seasons.

In 1958, the Colts hired Weeb Ewbank as their head coach. Ewbank quickly turned the team around, leading them to their first NFL Championship in 1958. The Colts would go on to win three more NFL Championships in the 1960s, establishing themselves as one of the league's dominant teams.

The Move to Indianapolis

In 1984, the Colts moved to Indianapolis after spending 31 seasons in Baltimore. The move was controversial at the time, but it proved to be a success. The Colts quickly became one of the most popular teams in Indianapolis, and they have consistently been a contender for the playoffs.

The Colts have won two AFC Championships since moving to Indianapolis, in 1995 and 2009. They have also appeared in two Super Bowls, losing to the New Orleans Saints in 2010 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018.

The Peyton Manning Era

The Peyton Manning era was the most successful period in Colts history. Manning was drafted by the Colts in 1998, and he quickly became one of the league's best quarterbacks. Under Manning's leadership, the Colts won 11 AFC South division titles, 10 playoff appearances, 6 AFC Championship Game appearances, and 1 Super Bowl title.

Manning retired from the Colts after the 2015 season, but he remains one of the most popular players in team history. The Colts have struggled to replace Manning, but they remain hopeful that they can return to the Super Bowl soon.

The Future of the Colts

The Colts are currently rebuilding under head coach Frank Reich. The team has some promising young players, including quarterback Sam Ehlinger and running back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts are hoping that these players can help them return to the playoffs soon.

The Colts have a rich history and a bright future. The team has won five NFL Championships and is one of the most popular teams in the league. The Colts are poised to make another run at the Super Bowl soon.