Established
1952
City
Dallas - Baltimore - Indianapolis
League History
1952 – Present / National Football League
Team History
1984 - Present / Indianapolis Colts
1953 - 1983 / Baltimore Colts
1952 / Dallas Texans
Nickname
Texans - The Dallas Texans, founded in 1952 and later renamed the Baltimore Colts, were among the most successful teams in NFL history. But before they made their mark on professional football, they had to make a name for themselves. That's where Giles Miller comes into play.
Giles Miller was a fan of the Dallas Texans and came up with an appropriate nickname for them: The Texas Gunslingers! This nickname quickly caught on among fans as it perfectly described what kind of team this would be - fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of big plays!
Dallas Texans Origin
Miller's idea resonated so much that it became part of Cowboys lore ever since. Even today, when you think about the Cowboys' past success or current roster moves, there is always some reference to their original moniker – The Texas Gunslingers! And while many people may not know who Giles Miller is or how he came up with such an iconic nickname, his legacy lives on through his contribution to sports history and football culture.
So next time you're watching your favorite team take on another opponent, remember that without someone like Giles Miller, none of us would have been able to experience all those thrilling moments we've become accustomed to over these last few decades.
Championship
Super Bowl 0
2007, 1971
NFL Championships 0
1959, 1958
Stadium
2008 - Present / Lucas Oil Stadium
1994 - 2007 / RCA Dome
1984 - 1993 / Hoosier Dome
*Baltimore*
1953 - 1983 / Memorial Stadium
*Dallas*
1952 / Cotton Bowl
Owner
1997 - Present / Jim Irsay
1972 - 1997 / Robert Irsay
1953 - 1972 / Carroll Rosenbloom
1952 / Giles Miller (games 1–7), NFL (games 8–12)
- 1952
- 1953
Dallas Texans (Colts) Team Formation
A dallas-based group led by a young millionaire, Giles Miller, bought what was ostensibly a new franchise the first-ever major league team based in Texas. However, it also acquired the entire Yanks roster. Thus, for all intents and purposes, Miller’s group bought the Yanks and moved them to Dallas. Home games were scheduled to be played at the Cotton Bowl. ...
Texans Fold and shift to The Colts
The NFL was unable to find a buyer for the Texans and folded the team after the season. A few months later, the NFL granted a new franchise to a Baltimore-based group headed by Carroll Rosenbloom and awarded it the remaining assets (including the players) of the failed Texans operation. Rosenbloom named his new team the Baltimore Colts, but for ...
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Dallas Texans History
Dallas Texans Achievements
Retired Number
18 / Peyton Manning
19 / Johnny Unitas
22 / Buddy Young
24 / Lenny Moore
70 / Art Donovan
77 / Jim Parker
82 / Raymond Berry
89 / Gino Marchetti
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