Memorabilia de Baltimore Colts Vintage

Baltimore Colts Football Vintage Sports Memorabilia

Established in 1947, the Baltimore Colts didn't make their way into the NFL until 1953. After a falling out between Baltimore's mayor and then-owner Robert Irsay in 1984, they relocated and became the Indianapolis Colts. Although technically they are a different team, the collectibles you can find are from both stages of Indianapolis Colts history.

Baltimore Colts football vintage sports memorabilia include items like:

• Photographs: You can find photos of Colts players such as Mike Curtis and Raymond Berry. Some may also be autographed.
• Bobbleheads: You can also find Baltimore Colts bobbleheads. These usually depict a generic football player dressed in the team's uniform rather than any particular person.
• Promotional posters and pennants: Generally, the pennants feature the Baltimore Colts logo, artwork of their helmet, or artwork of a gray and white horse catching a football. Posters often feature photographs of winning plays or artistic representations of the players. Some posters could be autographed, as well.
• Publications: You may also be able to find the Baltimore Colts featured on various magazines' covers. Some such publications include Pro Football and Sports Illustrated. Some other publications you can find include yearbooks, programs, schedules, and media guides.
• Ticket Stubs: These can come from major games the team played. A few notable games include the 1958 Colts versus Giants game and the 1983 Colts versus Buffalo Bills. The 1983 game is especially notable since it was the last game the team played before becoming the Indianapolis Colts.
• Pins, Cups, and Patches: In the case of the Colts, these usually depict the team logo, the horse catching the football, the iconic helmet, or something similar. Some of these may also depict key players on the team.
• Plaques: These can be made of copper, wood, or similar materials. Many plaques feature the Baltimore team's logo or helmet, while others feature the horse catching a football. Some of the wooden ones also contain photographs of key Baltimore Colts players.

Johnny Unitas started playing for the Baltimore Colts in 1956. His nickname was "The Golden Arm," and he threw 290 touchdowns during his career with the NFL. Some notable memorabilia from when he played football includes signed Baltimore Colts jerseys, signed footballs, and Saturday Evening Post covers. There is also a 1957 rookie card that is considered a collectible.