The 1958 Baltimore Colts

The 1958 Baltimore Colts were one of the greatest teams in professional football history. Owned by the controversial Carroll Rosenbloom, and led by head coach Weeb Ewbank and 6 future Hall of Fame players—Johnny Unitas, Raymond Berry, Lenny Moore, Jim Parker, Art Donovan, and Gino Marchetti—they were the winners of the 1958 NFL title game, defeating the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in the first sudden death championship game in NFL history, often called the greatest game ever played.

The 1958 NFL title game was a seminal moment in pro football history, laying the foundation with the American public for the ultra-popular spectacle that pro football would become. The saga of the 1958 Baltimore Colts is a story of redemption. The 1958 Colts were a talented group of players. Many had been rejected, disrespected, and underappreciated at various points in their careers. Loved and respected by the blue collar fans of Baltimore, they came together and overcame adversity on and off the field to defeat the Giants and win the 1958 NFL title. This book tells the complete story of the 1958 Colts and the Charm City’s love affair with the team.