<P> On March 28 , 1984 , due to the Maryland Senate 's actions , the Phoenix group withdrew its offer . That afternoon , Irsay paid a call to Mayor Hudnut and the city of Indianapolis offered the Colts owner a $12.5 million loan , a $4 million training complex , and the use of the brand new $77.5 million , 57,980 seat Hoosier Dome . Irsay agreed , which set a chain of events into motion that would bring about the move . </P>
who owned the colts when they left baltimore
Irsay