As the Indianapolis Colts open the regular season, they will pay tribute to their recently passed owner, Jim Irsay. He will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. The ceremony date of September 7 was chosen to correspond with what would have been Irsay’s 66th birthday. The Indianapolis Colts will welcome the Miami Dolphins as they together usher in a whole new season. This game double-plays by honoring owner Jim Irsay’s enormous contributions to the franchise.
Jim Irsay died on May 21 at 65 years old. He provided his inheritor with a legacy that turned the Colts into one of the most competitive forces in the NFL. In his more than 40 years tenure as owner, under his stewardship the team experienced unprecedented success. They won their only Super Bowl XLI after the 2006 season. During his tenure, the Colts won 10 division titles and two AFC championships, establishing themselves as a perennial power in professional football.
In fact, the Colts even communicated Irsay’s planned induction on the day he turned 66. This decision only further cements the huge impact he had on his franchise and the community that surrounds it. This tribute places him as the 20th member of the Colts’ Ring of Honor. The Ring of Honor was created during the 1996 season, with Irsay’s father, Robert Irsay, listed as the first honoree.
To pay tribute to the late Jim Irsay’s legacy of alternative tying-up, attraction former players and coaches. They acknowledged his endless loyalty and love for the organization. Peyton Manning, one of the most iconic figures in Colts history, reflected on Irsay’s influence during his tenure, emphasizing how his leadership shaped the organization.
The new ownership of the team has transferred to Jim Irsay’s daughters: Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson. They are anxious to seize upon their father’s vision. Toni and Matt will certainly continue to expand on his work to make that link between the Colts and their community even stronger.
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