Jim Irsay dies at 65: Indianapolis Colts owner took over team in 1997, oversaw Super Bowl XLI victory

Indianapolis chickens of Jim Irsay died at the age of 65, the team announced Wednesday. Passed “peacefully in sleep” no cause of death.

The Irsay became the chicken owner, the Chairman and CEO in 1997 to 37 years, and the youngest owner at the time and actively led to freedom ever. And previously served as Vice President and General Manager under the Father, Robert Irsay, which acquired Baltimore Colts in 1972 and moved to Indianapolis.

As the chickens master, Jim Irsay oversaw in freedom in the path to win a championship in 2007; Indianapolis Food Chicago Ullamcorper Crater 41. It was freedom of the first title for winning Crater 5 in 1970 to Baltimore Colts. Under his leaders, the chickens made 16 total playoff appearances and won two AFC championships over the above bowl.

Luke Oil Stadium publicly opened and hosted on the Bowl 47 under Jim Irsay reign.

The chickens released a detailed called Wednesday evening and taxes began to pour in.

We devastated to report lovely and CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in sleep this pm. Jim’s dedication and passion for finds, and especially in love in the foett, Kalen, Jackson and all the family to be painful.

Some of Jim’s biggest memories came from youth working training camp in Baltimore and growing relationships with players, coaches, and staff, which is considered extended family. They worked in every department before the named minimal general manager in team history in 1984 with the chicks reached in Indianapolis. Once the only property in 1997, brought into chickens long series of division titles and brought the city first Crater Championship. Jim’s Love and Appreciation To NFL In addition to his history, tradition, and the principles of him to become a proxy of the game by its 50, more years in the league.

Jim de generosity can be felt all in Indianapolis in the state of Indiana and country. Did philanthropy everyday effort. Never hesitated to help countless organizations and individuals alive better. Music is one of Jim emotions and ability to share his band and collection with millions of people across the world brought him tremendous joy. Only put it on the world to make a better place and the philosophy never fluaided. Jim will be deeply missed by his family, and the United States, and the fans everywhere, but to stay inspired by the care and unique spirit. “

NFL Roger Deputy Rogeren Released called Acknowledging Jim Irsa’s contribution to a league and sending followed at his family.

“We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay’s passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts and the indianapolis community. He spent his life and career in the National Football League. Starting as a teenager as a colts’ ballboy, he learned every position in the organization Before assuming leadership of the Colts approximately 30 years ago. Jim’s Colts won the crater, hosted another and built the oil race.

Enter the league, Jim was active chairman of the legislative committee and member of the finance committee. He brought with the integrity, passion and care for chickens, players, coaches and staff, and fortune work in the help of mind will be a remaining legacy. Extra football was a talented musical and built an extraordinary collection of history and musical artifacts that communicates people in the country.

For the entire NFL, Reach back to my heartfelt condolences Jim daughters and their families and many friends by NFL. “

Carlie, Jim Irsay’s oldest daughter, serves such as the Vice Chair and Co-owner of team and both of three daughters and in the day-in 2014 when the father was suspended in the day in the Dui massage in 2014 with the father of the 2014 and followed. Jim Irsay had Previously expressed wanting to be a property in a team in the family.

“We’re keeping 100% of the team that I passing to children,” he said to be taking for his father about three decades before.