Pittsburgh Colts
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| Pittsburgh Colts | |
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| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| League: | NAFL |
| Conference: | Northern |
| Division: | Grassroots |
| Head Coach: | Edward Brosky |
| General Manager: | Chaz Kellem |
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[edit] About the Pittsburgh Colts:
The Colts are the city's oldest minor-league professional football team, being part of the city for the past 27 years. Founded in 1979 by Edward G. Brosky. The Colts are a grassroots organization comprised of talent from area high schools and local colleges including: Allegheny, Bethany, California U. of PA, Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne, IUP, Pitt, Robert Morris, Slippery Rock, and Washington & Jefferson . The Colts are part of the North American Football League, Grassroots Division. Other members of the division include the Rochester Renegades, Northern Ohio Pirates and Ohio Cardinals. According to a Pittsburgh Post Gazette Article in 2005:
The Colts are the most established area minor-league football team
The Colts describe themselves as a "throwback team"[2] based on a strong work ethic and personal values. The Colts have been in several communities through their history. Most recently the team played at Cannon-McMillan High School in southern Pittsburgh. The Colts have interacted with the community they are in through numerous youth activities.
[edit] History
The Colts were founded in 1979 by owner and coach Edward G. Brosky. At the time the Colts played in the Keystone Oaks area. From 1988-1996 the Colts played in Stonefield Northpark and from 1997-2000 played at Duquesne University. Recent Locations include, Uniontown, Chartiers Valley and Carlynton. The Colts were previously members of the Amercian Football Association before joining the North American Football League.
[edit] 2007 Season
The Colts will play their 2007 season at two fields.
- Robert Morris University
- Moon Stadium
Home Game Dates
June 16th:
- Home opener vs. North Coast Vikings
June 23rd
July 7th
July 14th
July 28th
August 11th
Games played:[3]
June 9th: Pittsburgh Colts 33, Rochester Renegades 6
[edit] Recent Seasons
2006- (10-3) Grassroots Division Champions
2005- (13-1) Grassroots Division Champions
In 2004 Lisa Horton became the first woman to throw a touchdown pass in a NAFL game[4]
1981- Participated in American Football Association's National Championship Game
[edit] References
- ^ The Pittsburgh Post Gazette June 30, 2005 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05181/530215.stm
- ^ http://pittsburghcolts.com/values.htm
- ^ The Valley Independent- June 12, 2007 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/news/s_512234.html
- ^ Pittsburgh Post Gazette June 30, 2005 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05181/530215.stm
