The owner of the colts, Jim Irsay, died. He was 65 years old.
An announcement from the team explains thatirsay “died peacefully in his sleep this afternoon”.
Irsay assumed the daily management of the team in 1995, when his father, Robert, underwent a stroke. When the elder Irsay died in 1997, Jim became the team owner.
“Jim’s dedication and passion for Indianapolis colts in addition to his generosity, his commitment to the community, and above all, his love for his family was not unrivaled,” said CoO Pete Ward Colts in a press release. “Our deepest sympathies go to her daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson and his whole family as a family as we enjoy them.
“Some of Jim’s most beautiful memories came from his work training camps for young people in Baltimore and growing relationships with players, coaches and staff he considered his extended family. He worked in each department before he was appointed the youngest director general of the team’s history in 1984 when the colts arrived in Indianapolis. After taking the only championship in the city. The NFL in addition to its history, its tradition and its principles influenced it to become a steward of the game throughout its over 50 years in the League.
“Jim’s generosity can be felt everywhere in Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the country. His family, the organization of the colts and fans around the world, but we remain inspired by his attentive and unique mind. »»
With the editorial staff of the quarter-Arrière Peyton Manning in 1998, the colts became an elite team for more than a decade. They won the Super Bowl XLI.
Irsay is survived by his three daughters and 10 grandchildren.
We present our condolences to the family of Irsay, his friends and the entire organization of the colts.
