Indianapolis Colts

Choose an answer from the three choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1) In 1953, the NFL formed a Baltimore Colts team out of the ashes of the failed team. What was the team that failed?

• Akron Bulldogs
• Phoenix Titans
• Dallas Texans

2) Who was the majority owner of the 1953 team?

• Carroll Rosenbloom
• Hank Robinson
• George Slatter

3) In 1956, John Constantine "Johnny" Unitas became the Colts quarterback. What college team did Johnny play for?

• Notre Dame
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Louisville

4) In 1958, the Colts won their first NFL championship. They won 23-17 in an overtime game with the New York Giants. Who scored the winning points?

• Alan “the Horse” Ameche
• Tom Matte
• Lenny Moore

5) In Baltimore, what business did Gino Marchetti and Alan Ameche found?

• Gino's Hamburgers
• McDonald's
• Wendy Hamburgers

6) Prior to the 1970 season, Rosenbloom agreed to have their teams join the ten AFL teams in the AFC as part of the AFL-NFL merger. Which team is NOT one of the teams to join the AFC?

• Cleveland Browns
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Miami Dolphins

7) On July 13, 1972, Rosenbloom traded the Colts franchise to Robert Irsay, but the players remained in their respective cities. What team did Irsay own?

• Los Angels Rams
• Houston Texans
• Seattle Seahawks

8) The Maryland legislature intervened and threatened to pass a law giving the city of Baltimore the right to seize ownership of the team by eminent domain. What was the day that workers worked between 2 to 3 AM and the trucks left for Indianapolis?

• March 29
• May 1
• April 1

9) A dismal 3-13 season soon followed in 1997, earned them the first pick in the upcoming draft and marked a crucial turning point for the franchise. Who was their pick?

• Jim Harbaugh
• Marshall Fault
• Archie Manning

10) In 2002, Tony Dungy became the Baltimore Colts head coach. Which team did he start as a football player?

• Pittsburgh Steelers
• San Francisco 49ers
• New York Giants

Check Your Answers

1. The answer is: Dallas Texans.
2. The answer is: Carroll Rosenbloom.
3. The answer is: University of Louisville.
4. The answer is: Alan “the Horse” Ameche.
5. The answer is: Gino’s Hamburgers
6. The answer is: Miami Dolphins.
7. The answer is: Los Angels Rams.
8. The answer is: March 29.
9. The answer is: Archie Manning.
10. The answer is: Pittsburgh Steelers.