Indianapolis Colts Trivia II

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS TRIVIA II

11) Which Colts QB holds the franchise record for most passing yards in a single season?

JOHNNY UNITAS BERT JONES ANDREW LUCK PEYTON MANNING

In 2014, Andrew Luck passed for 4,761 yards, breaking Peyton Manning's previous team record of 4,700 yards (2010).

12) Which Colts QB set an NFL record with four consecutive games with at least a 120 passer rating?

ANDREW LUCK EARL MORRALL PEYTON MANNING JOHNNY UNITAS

Unitas was the prototype of the modern era marquee quarterback, with a strong passing game, media fanfare, and widespread popularity. He has been consistently listed as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.

13) What year did the Colts move to Indianapolis?

1964 1984 1994 1974

On March 2, 1984 NFL owners voted to give Colts owner Irsay permission to move his franchise to the city of his choosing. Irsay continued discussions with several cities hungry for an NFL franchise (New York City, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Birmingham) before eventually settling on Indianapolis.

14) Who is the team's career rushing leader?

LYDELL MITCHELL MARSHALL FAULK EDGERRIN JAMES ERIC DICKERSON

A four-time Pro Bowl selection, James is the Colts' all-time leader in career rushing yards (9,226), attempts (2,188), and touchdowns (64).

15) Who was the first Colts QB to pass for more than 400 yards in a game?

JEFF GEORGE JOHNNY UNITAS PEYTON MANNING GEORGE SHAW

On September 17, 1967, future Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas threw for 401 yards in a 38-31 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

16) What was the Colts largest margin of victory?

45 POINTS 56 POINTS 52 POINTS 49 POINTS

On November 2, 1958, the Colts notched their first shutout, destroying the Green Bay Packers 56-0.

17) Which Colts head coach was formerly a Colts player?

DON SHULA TED MARCHIBRODA JIM MORA WEEB EWBANK

Shula played Defensive Back for the Colts from 1953 through 1956. He returned as head coach from 1963 to 1969.

18) How many NFL Championships did the Colts win while they were located in Baltimore?

2 4 1 3

While in Baltimore, the team advanced to the playoffs 10 times and won three NFL Championship games in 1958, 1959, and 1968.

19) Who was the team's first 1,000-yard rusher?

ROOSEVELT LEAKS ERIC DICKERSON LYDELL MITCHELL LENNY MOORE

Mitchell topped the 1,000-yard rushing plateau in three consecutive seasons (1975-77) earning Pro Bowl honors each year.

20) How many head coaches did Peyton Manning make it to the Super Bowl with?

2 4 1 3

Manning is the only quarterback in NFL history to make the Super Bowl four times with four different head coaches (Dungy, Caldwell, Fox and Kubiak).