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The Indianapolis Colts franchise has been in existence for 69 years. There is no doubt that the franchise has a rich history of iconic players. This is the franchise of Johnny Unitas and Peyton Manning. Other notable players include Edgerrin James, Marvin Harrison, and the first ever TE to ever be elected to the NFL Hall of Fame:  John Mackey. 

To say the least, the franchise can be best described as just nomadic. The history of this franchise has ranged from Dallas to Baltimore to Indianapolis. This is reflected in its logo history.

The Dallas Texans logo stands out from the rest of the logos in franchise history due to its color scheme of yellow and purple. However, one will see that the franchise’s predominant color scheme in its logos is blue.   

Before the horseshoe was introduced, the team’s helmet was solid blue with a plain design. The use of the blue color in the Indianapolis Colts logo symbolizes excellence, class, and strength. On the other hand, the white color stands for its integrity and charm.

The horseshoe will be the first thing that Colts fans think of with regards to the logo history of the franchise. However, one will be fascinated by the “buck-in bronco” that can be seen in a couple of logos. It really helps those logos to stand out.




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Indianapolis Colts
2004 - Present

A blue horseshoe presented in a U shape with seven nail holes

The Colts have adjusted the shade of blue used in this logo several times. Added white trim to the horseshoe.


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Indianapolis Colts
2002 - 2003

A blue Colt’s horseshoe with seven white nail holes.

A new darker shade of blue.


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Indianapolis Colts
2001

Unused Logo
A blue and white colt’s head between a wordmark “Colts” in white with black trim.


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Indianapolis Colts
2001

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A blue and white colt’s head.


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Indianapolis Colts
1997 - 2001

A blue Colt’s horseshoe with seven white nail holes.

A new shade of blue.


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Indianapolis Colts
1984 - 1996

The move to Indiana also brought the same Colt logo from Baltimore. The classic blue horseshoe with seven white holes is the same.



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Baltimore Colts
1979 - 1983

The first horseshoe logo appeared in 1979. The logo is a blue horseshoe with seven small white holes.


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Baltimore Colts
1961 - 1978

Classic Colts logo, which goes all the way back to the AAFC days, was retired in 1978. A blue buck-in bronco holding a football with the classic “horseshoe” football helmet.


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Baltimore Colts
1953 - 1960

The new Colts logo in 1953 featured the wordmark “BALTIMORE COLTS” in grey with a blue border and a blue buck-in bronco holding a football with a football helmet, flying over a goal post.



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Dallas Texans
1952

The original Texan’s logo featured a yellow football player straight arming while running with the football. A wordmark “DALLAS TEXANS” in yellow on a square purple background.


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