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1950 Baltimore Colts season

National Football League team season

1950 Baltimore Colts season

National Football League team season

FieldValue
logo1950-Colts-mediaguide.jpg
teamBaltimore Colts
year1950
record1–11
division_place13th NFL
coachClem Crowe
stadiumBaltimore Municipal Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
next*none*
no_nextseasontrue
  • ← 1949
  • Colts seasons

The 1950 Baltimore Colts season was their 5th & final season as a professional football franchise, their 4th & final season in Baltimore and their only season in the National Football League.

As the "odd" 13th team in the league, the 1950 Baltimore Colts did not play home-and-away games with all their conference rivals, as did the rest of the league, but rather played one game each against the entire league — with the exception they did not play the Chicago Bears, in favor of home-and-away contests against the Washington Redskins, their geographically closest rival. This change allowed the two Chicago teams to continue to develop their own local rivalry with similar home-and-away games.

After falling to defeat seven consecutive times in the preseason, the 1950 Colts matched their previous season's record of 1–11, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

The 1950 Colts hold the dubious distinction of being the only team in NFL history to allow more than 50 points in four different games in a single season. The 462 points (38.5 points-per-game) the Colts surrendered is the most of any NFL team in the decade of the 1950s. In their Week 6 loss to the Rams, the Colts became one of only three teams in NFL history to surrender 70 or more points in a regular season contest.

Preseason games

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August 8Intersquad gameBaltimore Memorial Stadium
August 13[Pittsburgh Steelers](1950-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 27–30Baltimore Memorial Stadium26,000
August 19at [Cleveland Browns](1950-cleveland-browns-season)**L** 7–34Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati)21,500
August 24[Chicago Bears](1950-chicago-bears-season)**L** 17–21Baltimore Memorial Stadium17,000
August 30[San Francisco 49ers](1950-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 14–27Baltimore Memorial Stadium6,000
September 2at [Los Angeles Rams](1950-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 21–70Alamo Stadium (San Antonio)16,380
September 4at [New York Yanks](1950-new-york-yanks-season)**L** 17–42Fairgrounds Stadium (Shreveport, LA)22,500
September 10at [Green Bay Packers](1950-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 14–16Wisconsin State Fair Park (Milwaukee)17,191

Schedule

Philadelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"WeekPhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"DatePhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"OpponentPhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"ResultPhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"RecordPhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"VenuePhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"AttendancePhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"RecapPhiladelphia Eaglesyear=1950border=2}}"Sources12345678910111213
September 17[Washington Redskins](1950-washington-redskins-season)**L** 14–380–1Baltimore Memorial Stadium26,267[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195009170bcl.htm)
September 24[Cleveland Browns](1950-cleveland-browns-season)**L** 0–310–2Baltimore Memorial Stadium15,201[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195009240bcl.htm)
October 2at [Chicago Cardinals](1950-chicago-cardinals-season)**L** 13–550–3Comiskey Park14,439[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195010020crd.htm)
*Bye*
October 15[Philadelphia Eagles](1950-philadelphia-eagles-season)**L** 14–240–4Baltimore Memorial Stadium14,413[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195010150bcl.htm)
October 22at **[Los Angeles Rams](1950-los-angeles-rams-season)****L** 27–700–5Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum16,025[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195010220ram.htm)
October 29at **[San Francisco 49ers](1950-san-francisco-49ers-season)****L** 14–170–6Kezar Stadium14,800[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195010290sfo.htm)
November 5**[Green Bay Packers](1950-green-bay-packers-season)****W** 41–211–6Baltimore Memorial Stadium12,981[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195011050bcl.htm)
November 12at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1950-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 7–171–7Forbes Field24,141[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195011120pit.htm)
November 19[New York Giants](1950-new-york-giants-season)**L** 20–551–8Baltimore Memorial Stadium14,573[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195011190bcl.htm)
November 26at [Washington Redskins](1950-washington-redskins)**L** 28–381–9Griffith Stadium21,275[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195011260was.htm)
December 3**[Detroit Lions](1950-detroit-lions-season)****L** 21–451–10Baltimore Memorial Stadium12,058[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195012030bcl.htm)
December 10at **[New York Yanks](1950-new-york-yanks-season)****L** 14–511–11Yankee Stadium6,836[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195012100nyy.htm)
**Note:** Intra-conference opponents are in **bold** text.

Standings

Program for the October 15 game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.

Coaching staff

  • Head coach: Clem Crowe
  • Backfield coach: Joel Hunt
  • End coach: Wayne Millner
  • Line coach: Rocco Pirro

Roster

Quarterbacks

  • 63 Y. A. Tittle
  • 68 Adrian Burk P

Running backs

  • 88 Rip Collins CB
  • 81 Chet Mutryn
  • 83 Frank Spaniel
  • 76 Jim Spavital

Receivers

  • 56 Hal Crisler
  • 55 Johnny North
  • 51 Paul Salata

Offensive lineman

  • 41 Ernie Blandin T
  • 33 Ken Cooper G/MG
  • 35 Barry French T/DT
  • 30 Earl Murray G/T
  • 37 John Schweder G
  • 22 Joel Williams C

Defensive lineman

  • 32 Sisto Averno MG/G
  • 45 Don Colo DT/T
  • 49 Art Donovan DT
  • 54 Bob Jensen DE
  • 57 Bob Oristaglio DE/WR

Linebackers

  • 73 Hardy Brown MLB
  • 77 George Buksar OLB/FB
  • 34 Ed King MLB/OLB
  • 72 Veto Kissell OLB/FB/K

Defensive backs

  • 86 Bob Livingstone S/RB
  • 80 Chick Maggioli CB
  • 87 Herb Rich CB
  • 82 Billy Stone CB/RB
  • 89 Ernie Zalejski S/RB

Reserve list

  • 78 Leon Campbell FB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
  • 52 Bob Nowaskey LB (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
  • 59 Jim Owens WR/DE (IR) [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
  • 53 Art Spinney WR (Military)

rookies in italics

Baltimore Memorial Stadium with its faintly chalked lines over a dirt baseball infield — a far cry from a modern NFL stadium. Opening day, 1950. The crowd of 26,267 would be the largest of the year for the money-losing first Colts franchise.

References

References

  1. While nominally in the [[Eastern and Western Conferences (NFL) 1933–69#1950–66. National Conference]], the Colts were in fact a "swing team" whose scheduling was different from all other NFL teams.
  2. Walter Collier (ed.), "Browns, Colts, 49ers Join NFL," in ''Redskins 1950: Official Press, Radio, and Television Guide.'' Washington, DC: Pro Football Inc., 1950, p. 5.
  3. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/bcl/1950.htm 1950 Baltimore Colts]
  4. [http://pfref.com/tiny/x6j6Y Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1940 to 2011, in the NFL, in the regular season, requiring Points Allowed >= 50, sorted by most games in season matching criteria.]
  5. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=tWdBO Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1950 to 1959, in the Regular Season, sorted by descending Points Allowed.]
  6. 1966 Giants]] surrendered 72 against [[1966 Washington Redskins season. Washington]].
  7. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cumberland-news-steelers-top-colts/150366268/ "Steelers Top Colts, 30–27: Geri's Goal Wins, Bobby Gage Stars,"] ''Cumberland News,'' Aug. 14, 1950, p. 7.
  8. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-browns-rout-colts-34/150367160/ "Browns Rout Colts, 34–7; Graham and Groza Star,"] ''Dayton Daily News,'' Aug. 20, 1950, sec. 4, p. 2.
  9. Dick Forbes, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-browns-whip-balt/150373862/ "Browns Whip Baltimore by Score of 34–7: 21,500 Fans at Pro Tussle,"] ''Cincinnati Enquirer,'' Aug. 20, 1950, p. 49.
  10. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-lujack-leads-chicago-b/150371769/ "Lujack Leads Chicago Bears to 21–17 Victory Over Colts: Passes to Kavanaugh for Winning Score in Games Fading Minutes,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Aug. 25, 1950, p. 15.
  11. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-forty-niners-rally-to/150372249/ "Forty-Niners Rally to Beat Colts, 27–14, at Stadium: Victors Tally Two Touchdowns in Last Half,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Aug. 31, 1950, pp. 19–20.
  12. Frank Finch, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-rams-murder-colts/150372713/ "Rams Murder Colts, 70–21: Locals, Castigated Before Game, Roar to Ten Teedees,"] ''Los Angeles Times,'' Sept. 3, 1950, pp. 18, 20.
  13. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-yankees-trim-colts-42/150377121/ "Yankees Trim Colts, 42 to 17, in Football Exhibition: Toth Tallies 3 Touchdowns for New York,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Sept. 5, 1950, pp. 15–16.
  14. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packers-edge-spi/150377905/ "Packers Edge Spirited Colts, 16–14; Detroit Next: Ted's FG Difference; Rote Passes Bring TDs,"] ''Green Bay Press-Gazette,'' Sept. 11, 1950, p. 17.
  15. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-washington-eleven-wins/150407683/ "Washington Eleven Wins Over Colts, 38–14, in Opener: Taylor's Pass Catching Paces Redskin Attack,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Sept. 18, 1950, pp. 15, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-redskins-top-colts-38/150408012/ 18].
  16. Lewis F. Atchison, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-victory-raises-hope-redskin/162214607/ "Victory Raises Hope Redskins Will Take Giant-Killer Role,"] ''Washington Evening Star,'' Sept. 18, 1950, p. 21.
  17. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-graham-leads-cleveland/150411295/ "Graham Leads Cleveland to 31–0 Victory Over Colts: Sends Visitors Ahead Early As Passes Click Seven Times Straight,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Sept. 25, 1950, p. 13.
  18. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-chicago-cards-defeat-c/150412064/ "Chicago Cards Defeat Colts Eleven by 55–13,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Oct. 3, 1950, pp. 17, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-cardinals-thump-colts/150412151/ 21].
  19. Harry Warren, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-cards-hardys-passes-ro/150433457/ "Cards, Hardy's Passes Rout Colts, 55–13: Jim Pitches for 6 Scores, Five to Shaw,"] ''Chicago Tribune,'' Oct. 3, 1950, pt. 3, pp. 1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-cardinals-and-hardy-pass/150433675/ 4].
  20. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-philadelphia-eleven-de/150439684/ "Philadelphia Eleven Defeats Colts by 24-to-14 Score: Eagles Prevent Upset by Scoring Ten Points in Final-Quarter Rally,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Oct. 16, 1950, pp. 13, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-eagles-rally-to-beat-c/150439856/ 15].
  21. Frank O'Gara, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-eagles-defeat/150434161/ "Eagles Defeat Colts in Last 6 Minutes, 24–14: Ledbetter Gets TD, Patton Field Goal; Parmer, Ziegler, and Craft Injured,"] ''Philadelphia Inquirer,'' Oct. 16, 1950, pp. 27–[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-eagles-beat-co/150434311/ 28].
  22. Allen C. Hoffman, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune-eagles-soar-by-colts-2414/150434003/ "Eagles Soar by Colts, 24–14, After Early-Period Scare: Champs Held to Tie for Three Quarters,"] ''Scranton Tribune,'' Oct. 16, 1950, p. 16.
  23. Frank Finch, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-rams-coast-to-70/150440624/ "Rams 'Coast' to 70–27 Win: Stydahar Uses Every Possible Combination,"] ''Los Angeles Times,'' Oct. 23, 1950, pt. 4, p. 1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-eagles-rally-to-beat-c/150439856/ 4].
  24. James Ellis, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-los-angeles-rams-trium/150440834/ "Los Angeles Rams Triumph Over Colts by 70 to 27: High-Scoring Contest Sets Two Records,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Oct. 23, 1950, pp. 13–[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-rams-thump-colts-702/150441036/ 14].
  25. Harry Borba, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-49ers-nudge-c/150441513/ "49ers Nudge Colts in Stretch, 17–14: SF Reels at Finish: Gun Stops Losers After Locals Rally,"] ''San Francisco Examiner,'' Oct. 30, 1950, pp. 32, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-tittle-fires/150441256/ 34].
  26. James Ellis, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-san-francisco-49ers-be/150441782/ "San Francisco Forty-Niners Beat Colts by 17–14 Score: Tittle's Work Enables Baltimore Eleven to Threaten Until Finish,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Oct. 30, 1950, pp. 13-[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-forty-niners-defeat-co/150441965/ 14].
  27. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-colts-defeat-green-bay/150442414/ "Colts Defeat Green Bay, 41 to 21, For First Victory: Winners Get 27 Points in Closing Quarter as Spavital Paces Attack,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Nov. 6, 1950, pp. 15-[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-colts-score-41-21-triu/150442600/ 16].
  28. Art Daley, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-colts-splurge-in/150568726/ "Colts Splurge in Fourth Frame to Stop Packers, 41–21: Three Pass Interceptions Overcome Bays' 21–20 Edge,"] ''Green Bay Press-Gazette,'' Nov. 6, 1950, pp. 17–[https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-colts-top-packer/150568868/ 18].
  29. Jim Holton, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oil-city-derrick-steeler-gridders-co/150569660/ "Steeler Gridders Corral Colts, 17–7: Pittsburgh, Behind Geri, Scores All 17 Points in First Half,"] ''Oil City Derrick,'' Nov. 13, 1950, p. 10.
  30. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-pittsburgh-eleven-scor/150569165/ "Pittsburgh Eleven Scores 17–7 Triumph Over Colts: Steelers Gain 17-to-0 Lead in Opening Half,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Nov. 13, 1950, pp. 13–[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-colts-beaten-by-pittsb/150569294/ 14].
  31. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-giants-rally-in-last-h/150571298/ "Giants Rally in Last Half to Down Colts by 55 to 20: New York Team Scores 48 Points in Final Two Periods of Game,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Nov. 20, 1950, pp. 15–[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-giants-defeat-colts-by/150572133/ 16].
  32. Gene Ward, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-giants-spot-colts-20-points-t/150572286/ "Giants Spot Colts 20 Points Then Pyramid T to 55,"] ''New York Daily News,'' Nov. 20, 1950, p. 64.
  33. Harold C. Burr, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brooklyn-daily-eagle-giants-open-att/150572564/ "Giants Open Attack Again: Roll Up Second Highest Score in History at Colts' Expense,"] ''Brooklyn Daily Eagle,'' Nov. 20, 1950, p. 22.
  34. Cameron C. Snyder, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-washington-defeats-col/150573134/ "Washington Defeats Colts, 38–28, on Baugh's Passing: Veteran Back's Work Helps Redskins Take Lead in Second Period,"] ''Baltimore Sun,'' Nov. 27, 1950, pp. 13, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-redskins-beat-colts-by/150573281/ 15].
  35. Arthur Edson, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/elmira-advertiser-baugh-leads-skins-ove/150573454/ "Baugh Leads 'Skins Over Colts, 38–28,"] ''Elmira Advertiser,'' Nov. 27, 1950, p. 6.
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