The Indianapolis Colts (used to be the Baltimore Colts) got their name from a fan contest, "Colts" name reflecting the great tradition and proud history of horse racing in the Baltimore. The original Colts disbanded after the 1950 season but the name was retained when a new franchise began play in 1953 the Colts.
Here is the history of the teams logo
Here is the history of the teams logo
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