Jim Irsay had been owner and CEO of National Football League side Indianapolis Colts since 1997 and, outside the sport, made significant investments in music with The Jim Irsay Collection
Entrepreneur and owner of National Football League (NFL) club Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay has died aged 65.
The music mogul, who had been CEO of Indianapolis Colts since 1997, passed away in his sleep at home, the club announced. They praised the boss’ “dedication and passion” for the game, with which he was involved for decades having been part of the set up at Baltimore Colts, which later became Indianapolis Colts.
Mr Irsay became the youngest NFL team owner at 37 after his dad, Robert, died. The 258 wins are the fourth-most in the NFL over that timeframe, according to Pro Football Reference. In an emotional statement today, Indianapolis Colts said: “Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for family were unsurpassed.”
The business owner, born in Lincolnwood, Illinois, played linebacker in the early 1980s during his time at university but injury ended his pursuits of taking it further. However, alongside ventures in music investments, he worked his way up at Baltimore Colts and, at age 24, he was the youngest to ever hold the title of general manager in the NFL.
And since he became Colts owner, the team has won 10 division titles, made the playoffs 18 times, appeared in two Super Bowls and won Super Bowl XLI. Indianapolis won 115 regular season games from 2000 to 2009, which is the second-most in a decade by any NFL team.
But in recent years, the father of three faced health problems and was found unresponsive at his property on December 8, 2023 in the Indiana city he’d made home. Indianapolis Colts has not stated Mr Irsay’s cause of death but, in the statement, they passed on their condolences to the man’s family, including his daughters; Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson. Mr Irsay also leaves behind 10 grandchildren.
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