The

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was the sixth season for the team in the

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. The Colts finished the 1958 season with a record of 9 wins and 3 losses to win their first Western Conference title. They won their first league title in the

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, which ended in overtime with a touchdown by fullback Alan Ameche.

Regular season

Schedule

Season summary

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

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Standings

Postseason

The

1958 NFL Championship Game The 1958 NFL Championship Game was the 26th NFL championship game, played on December 28 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. It was the first NFL playoff game to be decided in sudden death overtime. The final score was Baltimore Colts 23, New ...

was 26th annual

, played on December 28 at

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, New York City. The Colts beat the Giants 23–17 in overtime, earning their first ever championship, and the game became known as The Greatest Game Ever Played.

Roster

References

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