Meet Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who is expected to take over the Colts from her father, Jim Irsay
- Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' longtime owner, died at age 65 on Wednesday, leaving the team to his three daughters.
- Irsay-Gordon, along with her sisters Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, have been co-owners for years and are expected to succeed their father.
- Carlie Irsay-Gordon, 44, has prepared extensively by working in football operations and marketing, and she previously stepped in during her father's suspensions.
- Ballard praised Irsay-Gordon's leadership, noting she asks 500 questions to understand decisions from unique perspectives, which challenges the team positively.
- Irsay-Gordon and her sisters will become the youngest NFL owners, continuing their late father's leadership and keeping full family ownership of the Colts.
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