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BREAKING NEWS Revealed: The three women taking over Indianapolis Colts after Jim Irsay's death
The Indianapolis Colts have announced an ownership transition from the late Jim Irsay, who died last month, to his three daughters - Carlie-Irsay Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson. All three daughters have served as vice chairs of the Colts since 2012, with succession plans put in play by Irsay long before his death on May 21. Each of the three women will take on new titles with their elevation into the top job with the franchise.
Reuters
22-05-2025
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- Reuters
Reports: Eldest daughter of Jim Irsay to claim operations role with Colts
May 22 - Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was a hands-on decision-maker from the highest seat in the team's operation after learning under his father. Now one of Irsay's children might follow a similar path to lead the Colts following her father's death. Irsay died at 65 on Wednesday and is survived by three children. His eldest daughter, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, listed by the team as vice chair and co-owner, reportedly will take on an expanded role with the franchise, according to multiple reports. Irsay was the son of Robert Irsay, who grew his fortune as a heating and air conditioning contractor. He bought the Los Angeles Rams for $19 million in 1972, then swapped them the Baltimore Colts, moving them to Indianapolis in 1984. Two years out of college, Jim Irsay became the team's general manager. He held the position until taking over as owner, chairman and CEO of the Colts in 1997 when his father died. Irsay-Gordon, 44, served as an intern for the Colts and is a member of multiple league committees. She has attended owners meetings and tended to official league business at her father's side -- and independently on behalf of ownership -- since 2004. She and her siblings -- Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson -- were named as vice chair/co-owners of the Colts in 2012. Irsay-Gordon has been heavily involved in the business side of the team since then and in the past several years continued to take on more responsibility in other areas of the organization. Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson, who was in place when the Colts released Peyton Manning and drafted Andrew Luck No. 1 overall, publicly praised Irsay-Gordon's football instincts and knowledge. She filled in when Jim Irsay was suspended for six games by the NFL in 2014. The suspension came after he entered a guilty plea to DUI charges. --Field Level Media
Reuters
22-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Colts owner/CEO Jim Irsay dies at 65
May 22 - Indianapolis Colts owner and chief executive officer Jim Irsay, who spent his career in the NFL, has died Wednesday afternoon, the team announced. He was 65. "We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement from the team. "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." The youngest owner in league history at 37 when he took over the franchise in 1997, Irsay rose up through the organization -- including becoming the NFL's youngest general manager at 24 in 1984 -- after his father, Robert Irsay, purchased the Baltimore franchise in 1972. The Colts relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. Jim Irsay was general manager and vice president from 1984-93 before becoming the owner, chairman and CEO in 1997. He was colorful, ouspoken and blunt in his opinions, including on league matters. "Some of Jim's fondest memories came from his youth working training camps in Baltimore and growing relationships with players, coaches, and staff, whom he considered his extended family," the Colts' statement read. "He worked in every department before he was named the youngest general manager in team history in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis. "After he took sole ownership in 1997, he led the Colts to a long series of division titles and brought the city its first Super Bowl Championship," the statement continued. "Jim's love and appreciation for the NFL in addition to its history, tradition and principles influenced him to become a steward of the game throughout his 50-plus years in the League." The Colts won the Super Bowl in the 2006 season, beating the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Super Bowl XLI. Indianapolis then fell to the New Orleans Saints 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV to conclude the 2009 season. Over 38 years under Jim Irsay's involvement with the franchise from 1984-2024, the Colts went 316-294-1 in the regular season and 13-16 in the playoffs. "We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay's passing today," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "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. Starting as a teenager as a Colts' ballboy, he learned every position in the organization before assuming leadership of the Colts approximately 30 years ago. Jim's Colts won the Super Bowl, hosted another and built Lucas Oil Stadium." Goodell noted Irsay's participation in league operations as the active chairman of the legislative committee and a member of the finance committee. "He led with integrity, passion and care for the Colts' players, coaches and staff, and his courageous work in support of mental health will be a lasting legacy," Goodell said in the statement. "Outside of football, he was a talented musician and built an extraordinary collection of historical and musical artifacts that he shared with people across the country. "On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jim's daughters and their families, and to his many friends throughout the NFL." The Colts' statement also mentioned Irsay's passion for music, which included fronting the Jim Irsay Band and acquiring classic guitars as well as a vast collection of memorabilia -- part of his outgoing persona. "Jim's generosity can be felt all over Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the country," the Colts said in the statement. "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." In February 2024, Irsay took to social media to reveal that his health was improving after he was hospitalized for a severe respiratory illness. "On the mend. Grateful for all the messages of love and support," Irsay wrote on Twitter. The Colts released a statement on Jan. 9, 2024, saying Irsay was undergoing treatment for the illness. On Dec. 8, 2023, per a police report, Irsay, then 64, was found unresponsive in his home in Carmel, Ind., prompting emergency personnel to administer Narcan, which is commonly used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Irsay revealed during a November 2023 interview on HBO's "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel" that he had battled addiction and nearly died from a previous overdose. He said he had been to rehab "at least 15 times." He publicly credited Alcoholics Anonymous for positively impacting his life and that organization's 12-step program has "literally saved hundreds of thousands or millions of lives," Irsay told ESPN in 2024. --Field Level Media
National Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. Article content Article content Pete Ward, Irsay's longtime right-hand man and the teams chief operating officer, made the announcement in a statement from the team. He said Irsay died peacefully in his sleep. Article content '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,' Ward said. 'Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson, and his entire family as we grieve with them.' Article content Irsay had a profound impact on the franchise. Article content With Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Manning, Irsay helped turn the Colts from a laughingstock into a perennial title contender. Article content But Irsay had battled health problems in recent years and became less visible following a fall at his home. Police officers from Carmel, Indiana, a northern suburb of Indy, responded to a 911 call from Irsay's home Dec. 8. According to the police report, the officers found Irsay breathing but unresponsive and with a bluish skin tone. Article content Ward, the report said, told officers he was worried Irsay was suffering from congestive heart failure and that Irsay's nurse had said Irsay's oxygen level was low, his breathing was labored and he was 'mostly' unconscious. Article content A month later, he was diagnosed with a respiratory illness. Article content During his annual training camp news conference last summer, Irsay told reporters he was continuing to rehab from two subsequent surgeries — though he remained seated in his golf cart. Irsay did not speak during the recent NFL draft as he typically did. Article content He had also battled addictions to alcohol and painkillers. Article content Irsay began his football life as a ball boy after his late father, Robert, acquired the team in a trade with the late Carroll Rosenbloom, who took over the Los Angeles Rams. The younger Irsay then worked his way up, becoming the youngest general manager in NFL history at age 24. He succeeded his father as owner in early 1997. Article content
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. Pete Ward, Irsay's longtime right-hand man and the teams chief operating officer, made the announcement in a statement from the team. He said Irsay died peacefully in his sleep. '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,' Ward said. 'Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson, and his entire family as we grieve with them.' Irsay had a profound impact on the franchise. With Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Manning, Irsay helped turn the Colts from a laughingstock into a perennial title contender. But Irsay had battled health problems in recent years and became less visible following a fall at his home. Police officers from Carmel, Indiana, a northern suburb of Indy, responded to a 911 call from Irsay's home Dec. 8. According to the police report, the officers found Irsay breathing but unresponsive and with a bluish skin tone. Ward, the report said, told officers he was worried Irsay was suffering from congestive heart failure and that Irsay's nurse had said Irsay's oxygen level was low, his breathing was labored and he was 'mostly' unconscious. A month later, he was diagnosed with a respiratory illness. During his annual training camp news conference last summer, Irsay told reporters he was continuing to rehab from two subsequent surgeries — though he remained seated in his golf cart. Irsay did not speak during the recent NFL draft as he typically did. He had also battled addictions to alcohol and painkillers. Irsay began his football life as a ball boy after his late father, Robert, acquired the team in a trade with the late Carroll Rosenbloom, who took over the Los Angeles Rams. The younger Irsay then worked his way up, becoming the youngest general manager in NFL history at age 24. He succeeded his father as owner in early 1997. He also collected guitars, befriended musicians and often found inspiration in rock 'n' roll lyrics. ___ AP NFL: Michael Marot, The Associated Press
