Our most recent post about the Baltimore Colts Super Bowl V trophy brought up some questions. - Is it true that the trophy is a replica? - What happened to the original trophy? - How did it end up at McCafferty's, a Mt. Washington steakhouse that was owned by the sons of Colts head coach Don McCafferty? Mike Gibbons, our Director Emeritus and Historian, shares the story of how the trophy came to reside at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. | The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets Super Bowl III (George Sauer 35-yard pass from Joe Namath) | On this day in Professional Football History

47K views · 853 reactions | 1969-11-30 Atlanta Falcons @ Baltimore Colts (Harmon Wages 34-yard run) | On this day in Professional Football History | Facebook

24K views · 340 reactions | January 12, 1969: Former Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte recalls his confrontation with New York Jets cornerback Johnny Sample after breaking a 50 yard run. It was one of few big plays made by the Colts in a 16-7 upset loss in Super Bowl III. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this NFL Films video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook

374K views · 2.4K reactions | 1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets (Jimmy Orr 11-yard pass from Johnny Unitas) Super Bowl III | On this day in Professional Football History | Facebook

🏈On September 28, 1969 Minnesota quarterback Joe Kapp became the 5th player in NFL history to throw 7 touchdown passes in a game in the Vikings’ 52-14 win over the Baltimore Colts in Week 2 at Metropolitan Stadium. Kapp finished the game 28 of 43 for 449 yards and a quarterback rating of 129.7. Kapp spread the touchdown wealth to 6 different players with Gene Washington being his favorite target, hauling in 6 receptions for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns. The win over the Colts started a 12-game wi

🏈On January 12, 1969 Super Bowl III, the third AFL–NFL Championship Game and the first to officially bear the trademark name "Super Bowl", was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The 19-point underdog AFL champion New York Jets defeated the NFL champion Baltimore Colts by a score of 16–7. The game is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Jets quarterback Joe Namath famously made an appearance three days before the Super Bowl at the Miami Touchdown Club and personall