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Colts Introduce Black Jersey Patch Honoring Jim Irsay

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.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay reacts to applause during Dwight Freeney"u2019s induction in the team"u2019s Ring of Honor during halftime of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • On May 27, the Colts announced the addition of a black commemorative patch to player jerseys for the upcoming 2025 season in memory of owner Jim Irsay.
  • The circular patch incorporates Irsay’s initials, his signature smiley face and a ring of seven grommets mirroring the team’s horseshoe logo.
  • Irsay died on May 21 at age 65 after serving as the franchise’s owner and guiding its operations since inheriting the team in 1997.
  • Under his leadership, Indianapolis reached 16 playoff berths, won two AFC championships and captured the Super Bowl XLI title in the 2006 season.
  • Off the field, Irsay was a prominent mental health advocate through the ‘Kick the Stigma’ campaign and amassed a famed collection of music and pop culture memorabilia.