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1956 Baltimore Colts season
4th season in franchise history
4th season in franchise history
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | 1956-Colts-mediaguide.jpg |
| team | Baltimore Colts |
| year | 1956 |
| record | 5–7 |
| division_place | 4th NFL Western |
| owner | Carroll Rosenbloom |
| general manager | Don "Red" Kellett |
| coach | Weeb Ewbank |
| stadium | Memorial Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Colts seasons |
The 1956 Baltimore Colts season marked the fourth year for the second Baltimore Colts franchise in the National Football League (NFL). Under third-year head coach Weeb Ewbank, the Colts posted a record of 5 wins and 7 losses, fourth in the Western Conference. This is also the first season to feature future Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas and Lenny Moore.
Regular season
Main article: 1956 NFL season
Schedule
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| September 30 | **[Chicago Bears](1956-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 28–21 | 1–0 | Memorial Stadium | 45,221 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195609300clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Detroit Lions](1956-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 14–31 | 1–1 | Memorial Stadium | 42,622 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610060clt.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 14 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1956-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 33–38 | 1–2 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 24,214 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610140gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 21 | at **[Chicago Bears](1956-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 27–58 | 1–3 | Wrigley Field | 48,364 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610210chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 28 | **[Green Bay Packers](1956-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 28–21 | 2–3 | Memorial Stadium | 40,086 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610280clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 11 | at [Cleveland Browns](1956-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 21–7 | 3–3 | Cleveland Stadium | 42,404 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611110cle.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 18 | at **[Detroit Lions](1956-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 3–27 | 3–4 | Briggs Stadium | 55,788 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611180det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 25 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1956-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **W** 56–21 | 4–4 | Memorial Stadium | 40,321 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611250clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 2 | **[San Francisco 49ers](1956-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **L** 17–20 | 4–5 | Memorial Stadium | 37,227 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612020clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 9 | at **[Los Angeles Rams](1956-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 7–31 | 4–6 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 51,037 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612090ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 16 | at **[San Francisco 49ers](1956-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **L** 17–30 | 4–7 | Kezar Stadium | 43,791 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612160sfo.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 23 | [Washington Redskins](1956-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 19–17 | 5–7 | Memorial Stadium | 32,944 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612230clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-conference opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Roster
| 1956 Baltimore Colts roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
References
References
- (December 24, 1956). "Rook's 53-yd toss beats 'Skins, 19–17". Spokesman-Review.
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