🏈On January 28, 1992 Ted Marchibroda returned to the Colts, now based in Indianapolis, for a second stint as head coach. Marchibroda's first head coaching appointment was with the Baltimore Colts beginning on January 15, 1975. Inheriting a 2–12 ballclub that was one of the two worst in the NFL in 1974, he led one of the two biggest turnarounds in pro football history when the Colts ended the 1975 regular season at 10–4 and qualified for the playoffs by winning the AFC East title for the first o

November 3, 1974: Here's a look back on the Miami Dolphins 42-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. It was the first regular season appearance by the Falcons at the Orange Bowl. Tom Brookshier narrates this NFL Films video. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the clip. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

🏈On September 21, 1975 under first-year head coach Ted Marchibroda, the Baltimore Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 35-7 at Soldier Field. In his NFL debut, Bears running back Walter Payton rushed the ball 8 times for no yards and caught a pass for -4 yards. The 1975 Colts coaching staff also included 23-year-old assistant Bill Belichick, marking his first association with an NFL team and first coaching position. The Colts finished the season with 10 wins and 4 losses, and tied for first in the

1974-10-6 Baltimore Colts @ New England Patriots (Reggie Rucker 69-yard touchdown pass from Jim Plunkett) | On this day in Professional Football History

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1974-10-6 Baltimore Colts @ New England Patriots (Reggie Rucker 69-yard touchdown pass from Jim Plunkett) | On this day in Professional Football History

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