Ranking the top 10 Indianapolis Colts rushers of all time

7. Alan Ameche, FB, 1955-60

Another Wisconsin product, Ameche was drafted third overall following a Heisman-winning season. He played all six seasons with the Colts, earning Rookie of the Year honors, four All-Pro selections, and four Pro Bowls. He also won two NFL Championships alongside legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas.

Ameche is most known for his one-year touchdown run in the 1958 NFL Championship game that proved to be the deciding factor in a Colts’ victory over the New York Giants. Unfortunately, an acute Achilles tendon injury ended his career shortly after. Ameche was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

October 1, 1955#Colts fullback Alan "The Horse" Ameche becomes the first player in #NFL history to rush for over 100 yards in his first two career games.

Ameche goes for 153 on the ground and two scores in a 28-13 upset victory over the touchdown-favorite Lions in #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/EX41IClh7y

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) October 2, 2023