For years, Indianapolis was associated primarily with things other than pigskin. In 1984, that changed.
The Colts came to town. And, once Jim Irsay inherited the franchise following the passing of his father, Bob, the Colts made their move toward the top of the NFL.
Appearing this week on ESPN’s NFL Live, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning explained how Irsay made Indy a football town.
“When I got there, Indiana basketball, [auto] racing, the Indy 500 -- that was it,” Manning said. “I think football was the third sport. Maybe not.