Colts 'midnight move' quip tied to downtown stadium

A recurring local quip references the 1984 transfer of the Baltimore Colts to Indianapolis in the middle of the night; residents and sports commentators sometimes invoke that story jokingly when discussing team relocations. The Colts have since played in downtown Indianapolis venues, most recently Lucas Oil Stadium, which is commonly referenced in such banter. The midnight move is a documented historical event and remains a frequent point of sports-related humor in the city.