Jim Irsay officially became the owner of the Indianapolis Colts in 1997, after the death of his father, Robert Irsay. He took over day-to-day management of the team in 1995.

One of the more publicly notable owners in the NFL has passed away. Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay died in his sleep on Wednesday afternoon. Irsay was just 65. He had posted a good luck message on social media to the Indiana Pacers just hours earlier.

Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Colts who helmed the team to a Super Bowl 41 title back in 2007, died on Wednesday. He was 65 years old. His franchise released a statement announcing his passing on X,