Eras of NFL Playoff Frustration (Part 2)

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EPISODE SUMMARY

#12 – The Baltimore Colts (1964-1968)

During this five-year stretch, the Colts had six future hall of famers on the team. On offense they had Johnny Unitas, Lenny Moore, Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, and John Mackey. On defense they had Gino Marchetti, although he only played on the 1964 & 1966 teams.

In 1964 the Colts lost the NFL title game. They went 12-2 that season, and were heavily favored to defeat the Cleveland Browns for the title. Instead they were shutout by the Browns in a crushing 27-0 defeat. In 1965 they lost a heart-breaker in a playoff game to the GB Packers 13-10, on a last second field goal.....

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Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

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