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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at 65, closing a singular NFL chapter marked by triumph, controversy and mental health advocacy. Revered for his deep love of football and bold personality,
Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at 65, the team announced in a statement Wednesday. "We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon,
He took over the business from his father in 1997 and turned the team into one of the best in the league, with a Super Bowl win during the 2006 season.
This is the kind of sports weekend only Jim Irsay may have envisioned when he first came to Indianapolis in March 1984. The Colts owner died Wednesday at 65.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, fellow owners and former players are remembering Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for his commitment to his team and the game.