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If this were a list based on charisma and personality, the legendary Art Donovan would be at the top.  Known for one generation for his radio show and David Letterman appearances, another generation knew him for his excellent defensive play and “Bulldog” like tendencies.  Donovan was actually a member of the first version of the Baltimore Colts that folded in 1950, and then the New York Yanks, which folded the following year.  Coincidentally, it happened again as he signed with the Dallas Texans in 1952, which would make him the only player in NFL history to play for three teams in three years that all went out of business (though the new Baltimore Colts bought all the Texans’ assets, which was how he came to Baltimore a second time.)
Robert Mathis would be the last player remaining from the Super Bowl XLI Championship winning team and while he was always a good player, a shift to the strong side showed even more production and he would win the AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and made his debut on the First Team All-Pro roster.  That year, he would also notably lead the NFL in Sacks.
A Baltimore Colt for all twelve seasons of his career, Halfback, Lenny Moore was a bona fide dual threat.  Moore was one of the rare players who was equally adept at rushing and receiving and scored more than 100 Touchdowns.  Moore would lead the National Football League in Yards/Attempt four times, Touchdowns twice, and Yards from Scrimmage once.  The offensive superstar would be a five-time First Team All-Pro and was named the MVP in 1964.  
Perhaps one of the most undervalued defensive players in history, Dwight Freeney and his patented spin move made many Offensive Linemen look silly on a regular basis.  Freeney was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection as a Colt and would lead the NFL in Quarterback Sacks in 2004 and is also a member of the 100 Sack Club, a total he reached in Indianapolis.

Frenney entered the Colts Ring of Honor in 2019.