1958 Baltimore Colts season


The Baltimore Colts season was the sixth season for the team in the National Football League. The Colts finished the 1958 season with a record of 9 wins and 3 losses to win their first Western Conference title. They won their first league title in the NFL championship game, which ended in overtime with a touchdown by fullback Alan Ameche.

Regular season

Season summary

Week 3

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Postseason

The 1958 NFL Championship Game was 26th annual NFL championship game, played on December 28 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York City. The Colts beat the Giants 23–17 in overtime, earning their first ever championship, and the game became known as The Greatest Game Ever Played.
RoundDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance
NFL ChampionshipDecember 28at New York GiantsW 23–17 1–0Yankee Stadium64,185