Now you can relive the Colts' memorable 1975 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the opening day rout of the Bears through the almost miraculous dash to the AFC East championship, as told in the original newspaper stories.
Coming off a 2-12 season, and off to a 1-4 start in 1975, it looked like the Colts were again headed nowhere. But then something magical took place. Some would call it the "Miracle on 33rd Street." Bert Jones and Lydell Mitchell blossomed into superstars. The defense became a feared unit led by its "Sack Pack" line. And rookie coach Ted Marchibroda pushed all the right buttons to lead the Colts to one of the greatest in-season turnarounds in NFL history.
Baltimore stunned the football world by winning its last nine games and dethroning the Dolphins in the AFC East. There were many highlights along the way, including a rally from 21 points down to stun the Bills, a pair of crucial and hard-fought victories over Miami and a win over the Patriots in the season finale to clinch the division title and send Memorial Stadium into delirium.
All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Marchibroda's "Shake and Bake" bunch as it set the city on fire and launched a new, proud era of Colts football.
As an added bonus, links to video films and highlights from almost every game are included to add more depth to the story of the 1975 Colts. Whether you are a die-hard Colts fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1975 Baltimore Colts.
