US EditionJim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
- Jim Irsay, owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2025, at age 65.
- Irsay took sole ownership of the Colts in 1997 and led the team through a period of championship success and division titles.
- Under his leadership, the Colts won Super Bowl XLI in 2007, marking Indianapolis's first Super Bowl championship and a league-record 115 wins in the 2000s decade.
- The Colts organization expressed that Jim’s unwavering enthusiasm for the team, coupled with his kindness, dedication to supporting the community, and above all, his deep affection for his family, was unmatched.
- Irsay's passing leaves a significant impact on the Colts, Indianapolis, and the NFL community, with condolences extended to his family and recognition of his philanthropic legacy.
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Longtime NFL Owner Jim Irsay Dies At 65
Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Indianapolis Colts, died on Wednesday afternoon. He was 65.According to the team, Irsay “passed away peacefully in his sleep.” He was one of the most recognized team owners in the NFL, taking over the Colts franchise in 1997 after the death of his father, Robert Irsay.“We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon,” said Colts chief operat…
BREAKING: NFL Owner Dead At 65!
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away on Wednesday afternoon. He was 65. “We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon,” the Colts said in a statement. “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,” it added. pic.twitter.com/TZg4kMp…
Heartbroken Pat McAfee reveals Jim Irsay impact in emotional tribute
PAT McAfee has released an emotional statement after Jim Irsay’s death. The Indianapolis Colts owner died at 65 years old. ReutersPat McAfee has released an emotional message after Jim Irsay’s death[/caption] APIrsay died at 65 years old after 28 years of owning the Colts[/caption] Pat McAfee was drafted by Irsay with the 222nd overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He spent his entire eight-year NFL career with the Colts, and has remained a consta…
Jim Irsay, longtime Colts owner and music memorabilia collector, dies at 65
Irsay started with the Colts as a teenage ball boy and took ownership after his father's death in 1997. The team won a Super Bowl and two AFC championships under his nearly three-decade tenure.(Image credit: AJ Mast)
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