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New York Post
15 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Colts announce Jim Irsay succession plan for late owner's three daughters
The Colts have three new owners. The NFL franchise announced the official transition of ownership to the late Jim Irsay's three daughters on Monday. The triumvirate of Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson will all have leadership roles for the team, which continued the Irsay family's 50-plus year ownership. Advertisement From Left to right: Kalen Jackson, Casey Foyt, Carlie Irsay-Gordon holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Colts Isray-Gordon, 44, will assume the mantle of CEO and principal owner, while Foyt will act as executive vice president and Jackson will serve as chief brand officer and president of the Colts Foundation. 'When you talk football with her, she gets it,' coach Shane Steichen said of Irsay-Gordon, per the Indy Star. 'She goes over the defensive stuff, the offensive stuff, she's been involved since I've been here. From day one, very hands-on, and she's been tremendous. I think she's going to do a phenomenal job.' Advertisement All three have been with the team for a while: Foyt joined the Colts in 2007, Isray-Gordon in 2008, and Jackson in 2010. They previously served as Colts vice chair/owner since 2012, with their new roles 'pursuant to longstanding plans set forth by Jim Irsay,' per the team. 'Being around Carlie and Kalen so much, the passion they have for this town, this city and the generosity, doing everything they can to help those players and this team be successful, is awesome,' Steichen said. Former Colts Owner Jim Irsay. Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The move ensures the Colts remain one of the few NFL franchises owned by a single family. Advertisement Jim Irsay died in late May at the age of 65. His father, Robert Irsay, acquired the Baltimore Colts in a franchise trade in 1972, giving up his ownership of the Los Angeles Rams. Twelve years later, Robert Irsay decided to relocate the franchise to its current home in Indianapolis. Jim Irsay took control of the franchise in 1997 after his father's passing, with the team winning 10 division championships, two AFC Championships, and its fourth Super Bowl in 2007.
NBC Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Shane Steichen: We're going to win for Jim Irsay this season
Colts owner Jim Irsay will be honored in a private memorial on June 2 in Indianapolis, the team announced. The Colts plan for a public tribute at a future date. Irsay died May 21 at the age of 65. At Wednesday's organized team activity, some Colts staffers and players wore T-shirts featuring a photo of Irsay powerlifting in his younger days. Shane Steichen, the seventh full-time head coach Irsay hired since taking the reins in 1997, was among those honoring their late owner. Steichen said the Colts want to do something special for Irsay this season. 'I'd like to start off with condolences to the entire Irsay family — prayers and thoughts with them during this time,' an emotional Steichen said, via 'A lot of you guys knew Mr. Irsay really well and covered this team for a long time. I was with him for two years. Phenomenal human being. You guys know how generous he was. I told the team last week, every time I talked to him in the building, on the phone, every time, he would always tell me at the end, 'Coach, whatever you need for this team and this organization. We've got you.' That was the man he was. 'We're going to honor this season for Jim, and we're going to win for Jim this year.' The Colts advanced to the playoffs 16 times after Irsay became principal owner and won two AFC Championships and one Super Bowl. The team announced Tuesday it will wear a jersey patch for the 2025 season to honor Irsay. Reaching the postseason would honor him even more. The Colts have not made the playoffs since 2020, and they have not won a playoff games since 2018.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WATCH: Indianapolis Colts' tribute video for owner Jim Irsay
WATCH: Indianapolis Colts' tribute video for owner Jim Irsay Across their social media channels on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts posted a tribute video for owner Jim Irsay. Across their social media channels on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts posted a tribute video for owner Jim Irsay, who passed away last week. Below you can watch the video. The Colts also announced that they will be wearing a jersey patch during the 2025 season to remember Mr. Irsay. Irsay had been around the Colts' organization for most of his life, which included working training camps in his youth and then being named the youngest GM in team history in 1984. In 1997, he took over ownership of the team and would go on to win two AFC Championships and a Super Bowl in 2006. 'Jim's generosity can be felt all over Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the country," wrote Colts' COO Pete Ward. "He made philanthropy a daily endeavor. He never hesitated to help countless organizations and individuals live better lives. Music was one of Jim's passions and the ability to share his band and collection with millions of people across the world brought him tremendous joy. Simply put, he wanted to make the world a better place and that philosophy never wavered. Jim will be deeply missed by his family, the Colts organization, and fans everywhere, but we remain inspired by his caring and unique spirit.'
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts wearing jersey patch in 2025 for owner Jim Irsay
Indianapolis Colts wearing jersey patch in 2025 for owner Jim Irsay The Indianapolis Colts will wear a jersey patch during the 2025 season to remember owner Jim Irsay. The Indianapolis Colts announced that they will wear a black jersey patch throughout the 2025 season, honoring owner Jim Irsay, who passed away last week. According to the team site, the patch will feature Irsay's initials, his signature, along with the smiley face that he always included when signing autographs. You'll also see around Irsay's initials seven grommets for the seven grommets that are on the Colts' horseshoe logo. Below is a look at the patch. Irsay had led the Colts' organization since 1997, which included winning two AFC Championships and a Super Bowl title during the 2006 season.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets' Woody Johnson releases statement on passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday evening that owner Jim Irsay has passed away. He was 65. According to a release from the Colts, Irsay "passed away peacefully in his sleep." Irsay had led the Colts' organization since 1997, which included winning two AFC Championships and a Super Bowl title during the 2006 season. Advertisement Following the shocking announcement, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson released a statement which can be found below: This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets' Woody Johnson releases statement on passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay
