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What can be said about “Mr. Clutch” that hasn’t already been said?  The legacy of Adam Vinatieri was already set in stone from his work in New England with his game-winning kicks in the 2001 blizzard playoff game against the Oakland Raiders and in two Super Bowls.

Vinatieri would sign with Indianapolis and while the second half of his career has not had nearly as many dramatic moments playing for the Colts as he did with the Patriots but he has been just as “automatic”.  The kicker is the only man in NFL history to have 1,000 Points for two different NFL teams and is the all-time points leader for Indianapolis.
A product of the University of Iowa, Tight End, Dallas Clark was viewed by many as the prefect fit for the offensive system of the Indianapolis Colts.  Those prognosticators were not mistaken as Clark would set multiple records for a Colts Tight End and help Indianapolis win the Super Bowl.  Overall, Clark would tally nearly 5,000 Yards and was a one time First Team All Pro Selection.

32. Tom Matte

Coming out of Ohio State, Running Back, Tom Matte would be with the Baltimore Colts for his entire 12 year career in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts.  Matte would go to two Pro Bowls and had over 7,000 All-Purpose Yards, even leading the NFL in that metric in 1969.

28. Rick Volk

A three time Pro Bowl Selection with the Baltimore Colts, Rick Volk would represent his team three times in the Pro Bowl.  Volk went from the Rose Bowl to the Super Bowl, although in Super Bowl III he would be knocked out of the game with a severe concussion in Baltimore’s shocking loss to the New York Jets.  Super Bowl V would be a much better result for Volk as not only did he help them win he picked off Dallas Quarterback, Craig Morton to set up a touchdown that tied the game.  Volk would tally 31 Interceptions as a Colt.