Jim Irsay, the longtime owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 65.The Colts said in a statement on X, “We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO,

Irsay started with the Colts as a teenage ball boy and took ownership after his father's death in 1997. The team won a Super Bowl and two AFC championships under his nearly three-decade tenure.

Jim Irsay was only 13 when his father, Bob Irsay, bought the Baltimore Colts in 1972. Though he grew up in a wealthy family, Jim didn’t jump straight into a high-ranking role.

On Wednesday afternoon, the announcement came from the Indianapolis Colts that longtime owner Jim Irsay has passed away at the age of 65. A legend not just for the Colts' franchise, but for the entire city of Indianapolis, Irsay had been a massive figure within the organization for some time.

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.

A flood of emotional reactions and condolences followed the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Peyton Manning said he was "heartbroken" by the news after spending 13 years of his illustrious career under Irsay's leadership with the AFC South franchise.