Robert Irsay was an American professional football team owner. He owned the National Football League's Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts franchise from 1972 until his death in 1997. He was the father of former Colts owner Jim Irsay. From Wikipedia
Featuring Irsay’s signature smiley face, his initials, seven horseshoe-style grommets, the black patch will adorn Colts jerseys throughout the 2025 season as a tribute to his impact on the franchise.