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Indianapolis Colts Primary Logo

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Colts Primary Logo

The Indianapolis Colts have a long and storied history, with their primary logo being an integral part of that. The first iteration of the iconic horseshoe logo was introduced in 1953 when the team moved from Baltimore to Indiana. This original design featured a blue horseshoe with white trim and two lines representing laces running through it; this version remained unchanged until 1970. In 1970, the colors were reversed to create a more modern look; this new version featured a white horseshoe with blue trim and red laces running through it. This is now known as one of the NFL’s most recognizable logos and has been used by fans for decades as both an expression of loyalty towards their team as well as identification amongst other fans at games or on merchandise items such t-shirts or hats

In 1999, yet another change was made to bring about further modernization: The famous “flying horseshoe” debuted alongside its predecessor in order to give fans options when buying apparel or merchandise featuring the teams' primary symbol. This newer design features two wings extending from either side of what appears like traditional horseshoes but also includes three stars above them which represent each Super Bowl victory won by Indianapolis since moving there in 1953, this flying horseshoe remains popular among Colts Fans today due its versatility while still maintaining elements from classic designs

Finally, in 2012 minor changes were made once again; the size of the stars where increased slightly while also adding some subtle shading effects around them. This latest update gave way to what we know today simply referred to as the "Colts Logo" which continues ti be seen everywhere across Indy including jerseys worn by players on game day all way down to small patches found on souvenir items bought by diehard colts fans everywhere Overall, the evolution if the colts Primary Logo over time has reflected not only changing trends within sports culture but also how far they have come since relocating nearly 70 years ago.




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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

Unused Logo
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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