Baltimore was originally to be a team in the All-American Football Conference, but after failing to land a stadium lease the team was given to Miami. However, Miami was not ready for a professional sports and the team struggled and went bankrupt after a 3-11 season.

Five businessmen, led by Washington, D. C.

attorney Robert D. Rodenburg, made a bid to purchase the Miami Seahawks' assets and reform the franchise in Baltimore as the Colts, named for the city's rich horse racing industry.

The Colts were able to secure a lease for Municipal Stadium on 33rd street as plans for a new larger stadium were underway. Due to the team's lack of talent the Colts would be allowed to draft one player off the other seven AAFC teams.

The Colts coached by Cecil Isbell won their first game beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 16-7 on September 7th. However, the Colts would not get another win until the penultimate game of the season, losing ten and posting one tie along the way.

The Colts would go on to finish the season with a record of 2-11-1 following a 42-0 loss to the Cleveland Browns.