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Colts to Induct Late Owner Jim Irsay Into Ring of Honor at Season Opener

Carlie Irsay-Gordon has become the Colts’ principal owner and CEO following her father’s passing.

Oct 30, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks at a Ring of Honor induction ceremony for Tarik Glenn on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Max Gersh/IndyStar-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Colts will induct Jim Irsay into their Ring of Honor as its 20th member during the Sept. 7 season opener against the Miami Dolphins.
  • Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson assumed ownership after their father died on May 21 at age 65.
  • Irsay took over the team in 1997 as the NFL’s youngest owner at 37 and steered the Colts to Super Bowl XLI and multiple division titles.
  • The franchise earlier paid tribute with a memorial patch and service that highlighted his support for mental health awareness and local philanthropy.
  • His induction will pair him with his father, Robert Irsay, making them the only father-son duo in Colts Ring of Honor history.