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Anyone here who was also a Baltimore Colts fan (besides me)?

I was 10 years old when the Colts left Baltimore for Indy. However, I grew up in central Pennsylvania, so I really felt no particular loyalty to the city of Baltimore. My 10-year old self thought "Well, it's still the same team, they're just in a different town - why wouldn't I still like them?" (People often ask me how I didn't end up a Steelers or Eagles fan, but my area of the state was just as close to Baltimore as it was to Philly, and about 50 miles closer to Baltimore than it was to Pittsburgh. There were actually quite a few Colts fans in my area, but they were certainly outnumbered by Steelers and Eagles fans.)

Since I didn't live in the Baltimore area, I wasn't exposed to the ill-will associated with the Colts leaving town, so I remained (and will always remain) a Colts fan. I just wish Indy was a little closer to where I currently live in southeast Pennsylvania so I could see more games in person (thank goodness for NFL Sunday Ticket, btw).

I did actually get to attend a Baltimore Colts game in 1983 against the Dolphins (the Colts lost 21-7). I lived near Buffalo for a couple of years so I saw them play the Bills twice (in 1996 and 1997 - both OT losses), and one more time in Baltimore against the Ravens in 2005 (a 24-7 win!). I have yet to attend a game in Indy, but I think I'll make the trek out there next season for a game.

Anyway, I can't imagine there are very many Colts fans like myself who are holdovers from the Baltimore days, but if you're out there, I'd be interested to hear your story.

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