The Indianapolis Colts became an official NFL team on March 28, 1984 after leaving Baltimore. However, as a newly relocated team, the Indianapolis Colts started their seasons with poor records. By 1986, the Indianapolis Colts had only 3 games left in the season with a 0-13 record. In response to this poor performance, Coach Rod Dowhower was fired and quickly replaced by Ron Meyer of the New England Patriots. Under Coach Meyer, the Indianapolis Colts won the final 3 games, and then performed so well that they made the 1987 playoffs and won the AFC East Conference.
After a brief surge of success, the Indianapolis Colts settled back into mediocre play until securing a wild card entry in the 1995 season playoffs. The Indianapolis Colts made it to the AFC Championship Game, but lost. After a terrible 1997 season, the Indianapolis Colts got the first pick in the next NFL draft, and made some terrific selections which turned the team around dramatically.
One of the most remarkable players signed to the Indianapolis Colts was quarterback Peyton Manning, the first pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. The Colts also selected Edgerrin James. The players and team were young and inexperienced. Though they showed potential, the Indianapolis Colts needed a strong leader to get them focused and ready for true NFL action. Coach Tony Dungy was hired and led the Colts to playoffs.
By 2007, the Indianapolis Colts were finally poised for success. A solid season led to a Super Bowl appearance, where they soundly defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17. This victory was not altogether unexpected based on the Indianapolis Colts' recent performances; nevertheless it was the summit of the team's achievements over its entire history in Indiana.
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