Jim Irsay, longtime Colts owner, dead at 65
Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Colts, died at the age of 65.
In a statement, the team said that he had passed away peacefully in his sleep in the afternoon, but no cause of death was given.
Irsay’s death came as a shock to football fans and was heartbreaking to Indianapolis sports fans upon the announcement.
His passing came a few weeks shy of what would have been his 66th birthday.
“Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed. Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson, and his entire family as we grieve with them,” Colts COO Pete Ward said in a statement.
Irsay has dealt with various health issues in the past, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he had been dealing with anything recently. He had been posting to social media earlier in the day.
He had posted to his X account a message wishing the Pacers “good luck” ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals opener with the Knicks, which was taking place at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
The Colts found success under Irsay’s stewardship after taking over as owner in 1997 at the age of 37 years old, making him the youngest owner in the NFL, following the death of his father, Bob.
“We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay’s passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community. He spent his life and career in the National Football League,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Jim Irsay, longtime Colts owner, dead at 65
Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Colts, died at the age of 65.
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