A Look Back: 33 Years in Indy
A visual look back at the Colts 33 years in Indianapolis.
![1984: Robert Irsay and the Colts find a new home in Indianapolis on March 29,1984.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/zabp9wjophzuxxckuzol.jpg)
1984: Robert Irsay and the Colts find a new home in Indianapolis on March 29,1984.
![1985: Rod Dowhower replaced Hal Hunter as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in 1985.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/cphy9uc5tmno4yoraosg.jpg)
1985: Rod Dowhower replaced Hal Hunter as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in 1985.
![1986: After losing the first 13 games of the '86 season, the Indianapolis Colts relieved Rod Dowhower of his duties as head coach and hired Ron Meyer.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/b0vus1qilvvobcsftnsx.jpg)
1986: After losing the first 13 games of the '86 season, the Indianapolis Colts relieved Rod Dowhower of his duties as head coach and hired Ron Meyer.
![1987: Future Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson made his Indianapolis Colts debut on November 22, 1987 against the New England Patriots.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/feddiqz0j8phgtklknba.jpg)
1987: Future Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson made his Indianapolis Colts debut on November 22, 1987 against the New England Patriots.
![1988: Making it to their first playoff game as the Indianapolis Colts, the team lost to the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round on January 10, 1988.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/okyo0aecfjxpenasjxhg.jpg)
1988: Making it to their first playoff game as the Indianapolis Colts, the team lost to the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round on January 10, 1988.
![1989: Ray Donaldson, along with Chris Hinton and Eric Dickerson, represented the Indianapolis Colts at the Pro Bowl on January 29, 1929.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/jn1rqks9vfsvkdwpup0p.jpg)
1989: Ray Donaldson, along with Chris Hinton and Eric Dickerson, represented the Indianapolis Colts at the Pro Bowl on January 29, 1929.
![1990: The Indianapolis Colts drafted Indianapolis native Jeff George 1st overall in the 1990 draft on April 22nd.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/rpoc52mqu6tqs2hvvgt0.jpg)
1990: The Indianapolis Colts drafted Indianapolis native Jeff George 1st overall in the 1990 draft on April 22nd.
![1991: A rough year for the Indianapolis Colts, the team went on to earn a record of 1-15. The worst in Indianapolis' history.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/yzme885r6aosatknwc85.jpg)
1991: A rough year for the Indianapolis Colts, the team went on to earn a record of 1-15. The worst in Indianapolis' history.
![1992: Ted Marchibroda returned as the head coach for the Colts in 1992. (Marchibroda was the head coach of the Baltimore Colts 1975-1979.)](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/fpcbizmpfmlbmnhidnqy.jpg)
1992: Ted Marchibroda returned as the head coach for the Colts in 1992. (Marchibroda was the head coach of the Baltimore Colts 1975-1979.)
![1993: The Colts scored the fewest points in the league during the 1993 season with only 189 points.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/qxh9xvlvalfta7jrvujj.jpg)
1993: The Colts scored the fewest points in the league during the 1993 season with only 189 points.
![1994: The original home of the Indianapolis Colts was renamed from the Hoosier Dome to the RCA Dome in 1994.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/hfnrqm2v59ebcashrwtm.jpg)
1994: The original home of the Indianapolis Colts was renamed from the Hoosier Dome to the RCA Dome in 1994.
![1995: Jim Harbaugh was named Comeback Player of the Year and was the NFL Passing Leader in the 1995 season.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/k4tx4banvharsdbgod7b.jpg)
1995: Jim Harbaugh was named Comeback Player of the Year and was the NFL Passing Leader in the 1995 season.
![1996: Captain Comeback (Jim Harbaugh) threw an unsuccessful hail mary to Aaron Bailey in an attempt to defeat the Steelers in the 1995 AFC Championship Game on January 14, 1996.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/nav41fjjpnumk9p6aful.jpg)
1996: Captain Comeback (Jim Harbaugh) threw an unsuccessful hail mary to Aaron Bailey in an attempt to defeat the Steelers in the 1995 AFC Championship Game on January 14, 1996.
![1997: With the passing of his father, Jim Irsay took complete ownership of the Indianapolis Colts on January 14, 1997.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/ri9kusdcsn9pfqgkvaai.jpg)
1997: With the passing of his father, Jim Irsay took complete ownership of the Indianapolis Colts on January 14, 1997.
![1998: Selected #1 overall, Peyton Manning join the Indianapolis Colts on April 18th.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/dmcoktbtrs1t2qopaenl.jpg)
1998: Selected #1 overall, Peyton Manning join the Indianapolis Colts on April 18th.
![1999: With the 4th overall pick, the Colts selected RB Edgerrin James who went on to win the NFL rushing title his rookie year.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/t8uroznvi4iw4rsgeyvw.jpg)
1999: With the 4th overall pick, the Colts selected RB Edgerrin James who went on to win the NFL rushing title his rookie year.
![2000: Peyton Manning, Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison play in their first Pro Bowl game on February 6, 2000.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/i03dh1mtkzozijns4x7h.jpg)
2000: Peyton Manning, Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison play in their first Pro Bowl game on February 6, 2000.
![2001: "PLAYOFFS?!" Jim Mora's infamous press conference occurred on November 25, 2001.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/jjgeyqojupbitkrbzlxb.jpg)
2001: "PLAYOFFS?!" Jim Mora's infamous press conference occurred on November 25, 2001.
![2002: The Colts hire Tony Dungy as head coach on January 22, 2002.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/dh80c1gnzhhflbhxmzyn.jpg)
2002: The Colts hire Tony Dungy as head coach on January 22, 2002.
![2003: The Colts rallied back from a 14-35 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-35 in overtime on October 6, 2003.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/sjkiz9leo5zedutcma77.jpg)
2003: The Colts rallied back from a 14-35 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-35 in overtime on October 6, 2003.
![2004: Indianapolis won its first playoff game at home against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Wild Card round on January 4, 2004.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/ds7t8nnaovtynlhihbo5.jpg)
2004: Indianapolis won its first playoff game at home against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Wild Card round on January 4, 2004.
![2005: The Indianapolis Colts set an NFL record by winning twelve games in which they never trailed at any point in the contest.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/isedac4p2suhk49y4cex.jpg)
2005: The Indianapolis Colts set an NFL record by winning twelve games in which they never trailed at any point in the contest.
![2006: Representing the Indianapolis Colts at the Pro Bowl on February 12, 2006 were Manning, James, Harrison, Glenn, Saturday, Freeney, June and Sanders.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/ehw51r8o5p8awlej9dj5.jpg)
2006: Representing the Indianapolis Colts at the Pro Bowl on February 12, 2006 were Manning, James, Harrison, Glenn, Saturday, Freeney, June and Sanders.
![2007: The Indianapolis Colts overcame a 21-3 deficit to the New England Patriots to win the AFC Championship game on January 21, 2006 and later SBXLI.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/vmceg9f6h1tfimdte58c.jpg)
2007: The Indianapolis Colts overcame a 21-3 deficit to the New England Patriots to win the AFC Championship game on January 21, 2006 and later SBXLI.
![2008: In 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium opened its doors to become the new home of the Indianapolis Colts.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/rqxwohc2rtjqgjw9tbxk.jpg)
2008: In 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium opened its doors to become the new home of the Indianapolis Colts.
![2009: Tony Dungy announced his retirement as coach of the Indianapolis Colts on January 12, 2009.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/ccz6sgqw9vqfriecggiu.jpg)
2009: Tony Dungy announced his retirement as coach of the Indianapolis Colts on January 12, 2009.
![2010: The Indianapolis Colts appeared in their second Super Bowl on February 7, 2010 losing to the New Orleans Saints.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/xtefanxbxztf94oaxgzd.jpg)
2010: The Indianapolis Colts appeared in their second Super Bowl on February 7, 2010 losing to the New Orleans Saints.
![2011: Peyton Manning was sidelined during the 2011 season due to multiple neck surgeries.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/lv5f7lx3bqkdy4amgy6q.jpg)
2011: Peyton Manning was sidelined during the 2011 season due to multiple neck surgeries.
![2012: With the 1st overall pick in the draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Andrew Luck on April 26, 2012.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/nyly9tfckvbllcciexbf.jpg)
2012: With the 1st overall pick in the draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Andrew Luck on April 26, 2012.
![2013: Overcoming a 10-38 point deficit against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Indianapolis Colts managed a 45-44 victory lead by Andrew Luck.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/wpl9lkcovwyoimpyy9il.jpg)
2013: Overcoming a 10-38 point deficit against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Indianapolis Colts managed a 45-44 victory lead by Andrew Luck.
![2014: Playing in both his 209th game and his 142nd win on December 14, 2014, Reggie Wayne broke the franchise records previously set by Peyton Manning.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/iklqrlieamrhtsv8go2i.jpg)
2014: Playing in both his 209th game and his 142nd win on December 14, 2014, Reggie Wayne broke the franchise records previously set by Peyton Manning.
![2015: With a shoulder injury and lacerated kidney, Andrew Luck played in only 7 games in 2015 with backup QB Matt Hasselbeck playing in 8.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/nslkiurvvgfjfttv5qah.jpg)
2015: With a shoulder injury and lacerated kidney, Andrew Luck played in only 7 games in 2015 with backup QB Matt Hasselbeck playing in 8.
![2016: Drafted 18th overall in the 2016 Draft, Ryan Kelly join the Indianapolis Colts on April 28, 2016.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/xyol8dq72rupigc1tbkv.jpg)
2016: Drafted 18th overall in the 2016 Draft, Ryan Kelly join the Indianapolis Colts on April 28, 2016.
![2017: The Indianapolis Colts hired former Kansas City Chiefs Director of Football Operations Chris Ballard as the new General Manager.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/colts/nodvyqofca4zwnu0mua3.jpg)
2017: The Indianapolis Colts hired former Kansas City Chiefs Director of Football Operations Chris Ballard as the new General Manager.