Jim Irsay took over as owner of the Indianapolis Colts in 1997 and he was in charge of the team for nearly 30 years before passing away on Wednesday at the age of 65.

We join the NFL community in offering our condolences to the Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family on the passing of Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay. Jim made significant contributions to the game during his 50-plus years with the franchise and was a true steward of the NFL.… https://t.co/o6ked19M72

The NFL mourns the loss of Jim Irsay, beloved Indianapolis Colts owner. Tributes from Peyton Manning and Pat McAfee reflect his profound influence on players and the sport.

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady were fierce rivals on the field, make no mistake about it. That being said, they have nothing but respect for each other off it. On Wednesday, the NFL community learned that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away at the age of 65.

Peyton Manning is among those mourning the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay, had led the team since 1997, died on Wednesday. He was 65. “I am heartbroken to hear about Jim Irsay’s passing,” Manning, a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who is considered the greatest Colt of all time, wrote on Instagram.

Peyton Manning has long been considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Although he officially hung up his cleats in 2016, he remains deeply

For a man who has earned more than $200 million during his NFL career, Peyton Manning isn’t one to flaunt it. While many athletes of his stature opt for private jets and luxury at every turn — or chase the next untapped investment opportunity to grow their wealth — Manning has quietly built a life that values purpose over pomp.