The Indianapolis Colts are set to honor the late Jim Irsay by inducting him into their Ring of Honor. This tribute will take place on September 7, at the season opener against Miami Dolphins. Irsay, who passed away last month at the age of 65, will become the 20th member of this elite group. Distinguished names in the Ring of Honor already include icons such as Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy, as reported by FOX59.
Laid to rest earlier this month, Irsay’s legacy continues through the football community and the Colts organization, so strongly that his joining of the Ring of Honor was announced on what would have been his 66th birthday. As per a Reuters report, Irsay had been a dynamic presence in the NFL and had been a stalwart for Indianapolis and Indiana. During his tenure, which began in 1997 following the death of his father, Robert Irsay, the Colts notched up impressive achievements, including a Super Bowl triumph.
In reflecting on the significance of Irsay's upcoming induction, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, now the Colts' owner and CEO, stated, "There was no bigger advocate for the Colts, the NFL, the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana than our dad, Jim Irsay," in a statement obtained by Bleacher Report. The Irsay family will continue his advocacy, with ownership of the franchise transferred to his three daughters.
The Colts' successful legacy, with Irsay at the helm, includes 16 playoff appearances and 10 division titles. Remarkably, from 2000 to 2009, the Colts garnered the most regular-season wins in the NFL, a record that stood for a decade. Fans will have additional opportunities to remember Irsay's impact, marked with a patch the Colts will wear throughout the upcoming season, as detailed by FOX59.
Commemorating a figure such as Irsay goes beyond the individual achievements; it encompasses a celebration of dedication and passion for the sport and the community it rallies.
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