LOOK: Colts Reveal Specialized Jersey Patch Team Will Wear in 2025 to Honor Late Owner Jim Irsay
- The Indianapolis Colts will wear a special black jersey patch throughout the 2025 NFL season to honor their late owner Jim Irsay.
- Irsay, who passed away at 65 on May 21, 2025, had been at the helm of the Colts since 1997, overseeing a period marked by numerous playoff appearances, two AFC titles, and a Super Bowl win.
- The patch includes Irsay’s initials and trademark smiley face, surrounded by seven grommets representing the Colts' horseshoe logo continuity.
- During Irsay’s tenure, the Colts reached the postseason sixteen times, captured two AFC titles, and earned a Super Bowl win in the 2006 season.
- The jersey patch aims to preserve Irsay's legacy and passion for the franchise, allowing players and fans to remember his lasting impact throughout the season.
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Colts to Honor Late Owner Jim Irsay with Commemorative Jersey Patch During 2025 Season
Source: Indianapolis Colts Colts to Honor Late Owner Jim Irsay with Commemorative Jersey Patch During 2025 Season The Indianapolis Colts have announced a heartfelt tribute to the late owner Jim Irsay, revealing a special jersey patch that players will wear throughout the 2025 NFL season. This tribute stands as a poignant reminder of Irsay’s enduring impact on the Colts organization, the NFL, and the Indianapolis community. The patch features a b…
Colts to Wear Irsay Memorial Jersey Patch – WRBI Radio
(Photo: Indianapolis Colts) (Indianapolis, IN) – The Indianapolis Colts are making a special jersey patch to honor their recently deceased owner, Jim Irsay. A black-and-white design with Irsay’s initials, signature, and trademark smiley face will be displayed on player jerseys. The smiley face was used by the former owner when signing autographs. Irsay took ownership of the franchise in 1995 as the successor to his father, Robert Irsay. He died l
Jim Irsay (1959-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial
Football Executive. He was an American businessman best known as the longtime owner, chairman, and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). His father, Robert Irsay, purchased the Baltimore Colts in 1972. After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a degree in broadcast journalism, he officially joined the Colts' front office. In 1984, at just 24 years old, he became the NFL's youngest general manager whe…
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