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Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball
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Hoosiers take great pride in their basketball heritage. Support of high school basketball, as exemplified in the movie Hoosiers, is legendary. The Indiana Pacers carry on that tradition at the professional level. Establish in 1967 in the now defunct American Basketball Association, this franchise has seen some of the most talented basketball players of the modern era of sport. The NBA team now plays at Conseco Fieldhouse, which is a short walk southeast from the center of Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts NFL Football
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Professional football came to Indianapolis March 28, 1984, when Colts Owner Robert Irsay moved the historic NFL franchise from Baltimore to Indianapolis—the friendly heart of the Midwest. Since that time, the Indianapolis Colts franchise has built whole new traditions, culminating in the Super Bowl victory in 2007, led by certain Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. The colts perform in the RCA dome through the 2007-2008 season. In the fall of 2008, the Indianapolis Colts celebrate the opening of Lucas Oil Stadium, a state-of-the-art arena featuring a retractile roof.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum
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The center of the motor sports universe can be found in Speedway, Indiana at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This is the most famous auto race track in the world. 400,000 people come annually to the raceway to watch the Indy 500, which is held in May, and the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race. But even if you can't be part of that massive crowd of people, you could always visit the Hall of Fame of Museum. Race car history is on display at the museum, with many restored Indy 500 champions, including the first Indy 500 winner in 1911.
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NCAA Hall of Champions
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Located along the scenic canal in Downtown Indianapolis, the NCAA Hall of Champions is designed to create an appreciation for the trials and triumphs of the student-athlete. Numerous exhibits are open to the public, interactively engaging visitors and creating a true-to-life understanding of just what it takes to make the grade. No matter how great a sports fan you may be, you are guaranteed to learn something you didn't already know about the history of collegiate football, basketball, soccer, swimming, or any of the other sports sanctioned by the NCAA.
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