Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Has Died At Age 65

Photo Courtesy – Getty Images (WBAP/KLIF) – Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner and General Manager Jim Irsay has passed at the age of 65.

Irsays’ father bought the team in 1972 for $12 Million when they were playing in Baltimore. The team moved in 1984.

Irsay was the General Manager from 1982 to 1996 and became the NFL’s youngest owner at age 37 after his father died in 1997.

Irsay had several health issues over the years. In January 2024 the Colts announced Irsay was being treated for a “Severe Respiratory Illness” however Irsay posted in February that he was on the mend.

Irsay graduated from SMU in 1982 and played for the school’s football team as a walk on linebacker.