I found an article titled, "12 Vans to Indianapolis", on the New York Times historical database. The article was written by Dave Anderson on April 1, 1984, right after the Colts left the city. This article talks about Irsay moving The Colts in 12 vans overnight. The writer mentions that this is what Irsay will be remembered for- moving The Colts in a shady manner. He also voices his opinion that Indianapolis should change the name of the team, which I think is an interesting idea and I'm curious as to why they didn't do that.
I think the author makes a good point, one that has been often echoed, in that the way Irsay moved the team was the worst part about the move. He literally did it under the cover of night after telling the city a few weeks earlier that they would stay. I can understand how this would greatly offend and upset fans who had supported his, and Baltimore's, team.
I think the author makes a good point, one that has been often echoed, in that the way Irsay moved the team was the worst part about the move. He literally did it under the cover of night after telling the city a few weeks earlier that they would stay. I can understand how this would greatly offend and upset fans who had supported his, and Baltimore's, team.
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