1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets (George Sauer 35-yard pass from Joe Namath) Super Bowl III | On this day in Professional Football History

1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets (Jimmy Orr 11-yard pass from Johnny Unitas) Super Bowl III | On this day in Professional Football History

January 12, 1969: Former Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte recalls his confrontation with New York Jets cornerback Johnny Sample after breaking a 50 yard run. It was one of few big plays made by the Colts in a 16-7 upset loss in Super Bowl III. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this NFL Films video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

🏈On September 2, 1984 the Colts played their first game in Indianapolis after they relocated from Baltimore after 30 years in the “Charm City.” Indianapolis hosted the New York Jets in front of 61,148 fans at the Hoosier Dome. The first score in Indianapolis Colts history would come on a 3 yard rush by running back Curtis Dickey. The Colts would lose their inaugural game in Indy, 23-14. They did not win their first game at Indianapolis until Week 5, when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 31–17.🏈