1953 Baltimore Colts 1st Year NFL Hires First Head Coach Keith Molesworth Original Press Photo
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In 1953, the second iteration of the Baltimore Colts took the field at Memorial Stadium on September 27 to face off against the Chicago Bears. The Colts would go on to win the game 13-9 and stun the Bears. The team's lack of experience showed as the team finished 3-9. In 1955, the Colts had 12 rookies make the team. In 1956, quarterback George Shaw went down with a serious injury in the fourth game of the season. The Colts' unproven backup, Johnny Unitas, would go on to win half the remaining eight games to give the Colts a record of 5-7 for the season.
Offered is an original 10” x 8” Associated Press wire photo announcing the hiring of the first coach in Baltimore Colts (NFL iteration) history, Keith Molesworth. Pictured with him is the first GM of the team, Don Kellert (who was the GM of the 1958 & 1959 World Championship teams), & Molesworth’s new hire, assistant coach – Ray Richards (former line coach with the Rams). Original AP stamp on the back and stamp dated, November 19, 1953.
Historic photo in Baltimore Colts history!
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