Historical Events tagged with "robert irsay"
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Baltimore Colts Move to Indianapolis Overnight
In the early morning hours, the Baltimore Colts loaded their belongings onto fifteen Mayflower moving trucks and relocated to Indianapolis, where they would begin a new chapter in their franchise history. The move was shrouded in controversy, stemming from team owner Robert Irsay's dissatisfaction with the state of the franchise in Baltimore and the city’s lack of support. Despite attempts to secure a better deal for the franchise to stay, the Colts left Baltimore, marking a significant moment in NFL history as fans woke up to the news of their team’s unexpected departure.
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