She worked at a gift shop in the Broad Ripple section of Indy, volunteered as a landscaper at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and, according to court filings, brought her debts under control by declaring bankruptcy. Although he graduated with a degree in journalism, he showcased an outstanding business mind and expanded the business. Feb. 4, 2007: Indianapolis Colts defeat the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Fla. June 2008: Irsay is inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Jim Irsay, center, shows off his collection during free, one-night-only events around the country, accompanied by an all-star rock band, including, at right, Ann Wilson of Heart. [8], Irsay came under scrutiny in November 2022 when he fired Colts head coach Frank Reich after a 351 start to the season and replaced him with former Colts player Jeff Saturday as interim head coach. To call Irsays collection breathtaking would not do it justice. Then Irsay marched back to the green room where he nursed a bottle of Hawaiian Punch and waved off minders trying to keep him on schedule. On the voice mail, Kim thanks Rob for coming to her rescue. I admit its a little bit of a different hat, Irsay said. Earlier that year, according to the Star, Irsay and the city of Indianapolis had renegotiated the lease for the RCA Dome, the team's home at the time, providing the Colts at least $8 million a year in dome-generated revenues and assuring the city that the franchise would stay at least 10 more years. No such reboot is happening with the Colts. World Tour (Justin Casterline/Getty Images) The Colts have been. After he was arrested and charged with four felony drug counts, a mug shot revealed a gaunt prisoner having trouble keeping his eyes open. The Jim Irsay Band doing their rendition of "The Weight" by The Band at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX on December 9, 2021. Items in the collection include, clockwise from top left, a cape worn by James Brown, the original, hand-written script for "Rocky," Hunter S. Thompsons Red Shark convertible, and one of Muhammad Ali's heavyweight championship belts. Jim Irsay is not your typical team owner, especially in the buttoned-up National Football League. He hasn't tweeted since. The Pinellas County coroner identified the cause as "multi-drug toxicity" and called the death accidental. The next day, he tweeted to @JimIrsay: "Did you wreck their home too?" So, its really a thrill in life as we get older to try to have more experience and know whats always the light and not the dark, because sometimes the shadows can fool you., N.F.L. Though the issues are complex and plentiful,. Oct. 2012: Pagano is diagnosed with leukemia. The next day, Kim seemed resolute when she saw Cohen, who helped her run errands because she no longer had a license. Jim Caldwell, associate head coach, succeeds Dungy as coach. . But an in-depth look at their life together reveals the story that was completely overshadowed by the mug shot that went viral. The Jim Irsay Collection will make a stop at Lucas Oil Stadium Sept. 9-10. Plenty of sports team owners are philanthropic, and some even live out their rock n roll fantasies. In a sweeping reorganization, he hired youthful Ryan Grigson from the Eagles as GM and recruited Chuck Pagano, then the red-hot defensive coordinator of the Ravens, as his head coach. Thus, one item which Irsay would covet should it come available is Neil Armstrongs space suit. After being separated since 2003, Meg filed for divorce on November 21, 2013. Last month, Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, replaced his head coach with a former player whose only coaching experience was leading a high school team. Go ruin another family!" Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers top NFL quotes of the week, Dak Prescott rebounds with 'statement game' in Cowboys' wild-card win, 2023 NFL draft order: Top 23 picks set with Bears, Texans, Cardinals at the top. November 2002: The owner of Nora Apothecary gives federal investigators records showing he filled 120 prescriptions over about a one-year period including the painkiller OxyContin for Colts owner Jim Irsay. It meant everything.". Replying to @JimIrsay. And regardless of your area of interest, there will be something there that will blow your mind." The greatest guitar collection on Earth. Irsay hires Ryan Grigson from Philadelphia as general manager and Chuck Pagano, Ravens defensive coordinator. Jim Irsay, the 55-year-old owner of the Indianapolis Colts, had sent the flowers, which was typical of the kind of thing he did. Jim started calling Kim often, and he'd stop by when he knew Rhonda wasn't at the house. As the arresting officer would write in an incident report, she had a dozen Xanax and 105 Oxycodone pills in an unlabeled prescription bottle in the center console of her Toyota. According to the ex-doctor who ran it, Thomas Hoshour, Irsay became a frequent face at local 12-step programs. That night, when someone asked him where he'd been, the driver explained that he'd been called away from the service to take Irsay out for the evening. Also, he was born in the Chicago area and eventually moved to Indiana. Matt Boda believes his father accidentally overdosed on pain pills after an operation after a car crash. But there continued to be troubling moments, like when Rob took Kim to a Pacers game and noticed she was having trouble staying awake. As the years went on, however, and the couple took regular vacations across the U.S. and Europe, it became hard for Kim to ignore that Jim not only refused to make her a part of his public life but also distanced her from parts of his private life. "When my dad died, the scar was so deep that when Jim came, I was like, 'Oh my God, here's my new dad come to save the day. They had spent time with Jim and Kim in the suburban home they shared, and read the love notes he left for her. Pin. His own mother was quoted in. Over the years, some remarkable guitar collections have featured in the pages of this magazine. He also made what looks to be another historic draft-day call by taking Andrew Luck No. Who is Jim Irsay? He even took joy in the little things he could do, like emptying a dishwasher or making morning coffee. For Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, it's been largely a success in his time as owner of the Colts. Colts owner Jim Irsay's relapse extends further back than the March 2014 mug shot that shocked the NFL; it impacted three families, and involved his longtime girlfriend, who would die from a drug . Irsay, who reportedly has a Colts logo tattooed on his right shoulder, has enjoyed the spoils of being an NFL owner. According to public documents first discovered by The Indianapolis Star, this property would eventually become part of the "2009 Blue Trust," an entity controlled by Irsay, and would be transferred to her name at no cost. In 1997, Irsay took over for his father, Robert, who owned the team since 1972 during the . Dec. 5, 1997: Jim and Nancy Irsay reach an agreement that gives Jim sole ownership of the Colts. The billionaire had a habit of donating generously to local charities and businesses. And Irsay had moved onto a new phase in his private life after his wife, Meg -- who would go on to publish a collection of poetry titled, "Messages to Me: Words Collected on the Road to Silence" -- had filed for legal separation in 2002. CHICAGO Jim Irsay puffed on an American Spirit cigarette onstage and belted out covers of Neil Young and the Rolling Stones and it was actually much cooler than it sounds. At least in part, that silence might have to do with her family's wishes. Irsay was the center of attention in Chicago, where he showed off his collection at the AON Grand Ballroom in early August. He was also suspended for six games by the N.F.L. Items on display ran the gamut from historical artifacts such as letters from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth and the Atlantic Charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to pop culture items such as Hunter S. Thompsons Red Shark 1973 Chevrolet Caprice convertible." "I just want you to know I love you very much, and, um, and, um, I appreciate your friendship.". Jim Irsay. In 2001 Irsay purchased the original manuscript of On the Road, or "the scroll": a continuous, one hundred twenty-foot scroll of tracing paper sheets that Jack Kerouac cut to size and taped together, for $2.43 million. Irsay was pulled over at about 11:40 p.m., near the intersection of Horseferry Road and Main Street, after a Carmel officer on routine patrol observed him driving erratically. The last few months have been bumpy ones for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, but he's finally coming clean about his battle with addiction that led to a DUI arrest in March.. Irsay, 54, gave . She called it an engagement ring. While other N.F.L. In an interview, Marshall says, "I had a drinking problem, and she had a pill problem. She was surrounded by lilacs and lilies and, of course, the blue orchids. Irsays interests range across American and film history as well. This story appears in ESPN The Magazine's Nov. 11 College Hoops Tip-Off. @wyche89. Down for Love. Posted Monday at 12:40 AM. Irsay was also keeping an eye out for the Boda kids while Martin's children were now spending time with him. He takes it on the road and shows it off for free. I have successfully dealt with my dependence and my chronic pain issues. "I thought it would be good for her to get back to a simpler life and not have all the noise and controversy that came with being around someone like Jim.". Although she shared the same drivers as Jim's family, they never rode together, leaving her to learn about the Irsay girls' lives through gossip and the drivers they shared. Its an eclectic collection, but really its about spirituality, its about human beings being as great as they can, and changing the world with love and strength, Irsay said. Be careful, James -- yr greed crazed outbursts are beginning to rub off on people. In 1998, not long after his father's death, Detective Conder, who continued investigating doctors who overprescribed pills, found Irsay's name again. You're No Good. Kim, who had a casual boyfriend, didn't entirely know how to react to the attention, especially when Jim began buying her gifts. By early 2012, she was using drugs again, and Jim paid for another tour through rehab. April 1998: Colts choose quarterback Peyton Manning with the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. So he didn't hesitate when she called him to bail her out of jail in January of this year. There was also sports memorabilia, such as a bat used by Jackie Robinson and the belt won by Muhammad Ali in his famous bout with George Foreman in Zaire, which Irsay recently bought at auction for $6 million (even though, as Irsay revealed to the media, the belt was not adorned with real gold). N.F.L. Our buddy Gorman has. Irsay first got hooked on baseball cards, though with less than altruistic motives. The stress weighed on Kim, and the first cracks in her sunny exterior began to show. I try to go at the very best of the best.. The collection had a heavy focus on music history, including instruments such as Ringo Starrs drum set from the Beatles famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, John Coltranes saxophone and a piano from Elton John. He wouldn't take Kim to a movie unless it was a matinee, or risk a restaurant unless they were out of town, and even then it had to be with a group. and the Straight Shot, original, handwritten script for the movie, Rocky,. He gets so attached to the items because he knows the joy they bring when he shows them, said Hall, who verifies the quality of the items that Irsay brings to him. Even though Jim and Meg Irsay, who married in 1980, were legally separated for a decade, they didn't officially divorce until this January. On Saturday, Marshall says he made plans with Kim to drive her to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting the next day. But it became harder for her to watch Jim sit in the owner's box as she sat in a separate luxury suite or in the stands. Share. [He] also talked a lot about his family members and asked questions about mine.". Jim Irsay's House in Carmel, IN (Google Maps) Carmel, Indiana (IN), US. Buddy Guy walked in and Irsay was distracted all over again, peppering him with questions about Howlin Wolf, John Lee Hooker and other blues greats. The man loves his tunes and he doesn't care who knows it. This time Irsay got the message and sought help at an Indianapolis treatment center called Sober Life Alternatives. At his peak, Irsay says, he could squat 725, deadlift 660 and bench press 485. Police said they found him in possession of prescription drugs after pulling him over for erratic driving. Though Irsay talked during his performance about the darkness that grips people in the throes of anguish or addiction, Tuesday night in Chicago was a festive occasion in homage to excellence. When the producer asked again, Irsay's lawyer replied, "What about no don't you understand?". The Griners hated to see their friend of 30 years this broken, and they tried to lift her spirits. [25] His purchases have set records: in 2014 he bought the electric guitar that Bob Dylan played at Newport for just under US$1 million[26] and in 2017 he paid US$2.2 million for a Ludwig drum set belonging to Ringo Starr. At her viewing, Kim's friends sat wondering whether Jim would show up, but the blue orchids were the only sign of him. READINTERVIEW, "The focus [of the collection] is on powerful people who changed the world. How involved will new Bears president Kevin Warren be with football operations? Yet Jim's relationship with Kim -- as seen through documents, social media feeds and interviews with more than a dozen friends and family members over the course of three months -- was far from normal. He also cared for her stepkids, offering them the kind of help that changed their lives. The. We have a lot of high-end shippers that are in specific fields, Hall said. Upon follow-up, he said it was priceless, and that if a Saudi sheikh offered him $1 billion, the answer would be a flat no. For another night, Irsay had turned the threads of his life into a shared spectacle, one that helps him keep the demons at bay. In October 2022 at a National Football League owner's meeting, Irsay said he believed "that theres merit to remove Daniel Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders" amid calls for Snyder to sell the franchise. "The disease aspect gets lost when you're talking about alcoholism and addiction," he said. He funded the purchases by selling bubble gum at a markup at school. The transition is mythologized in Indianapolis: how he vowed to leave a loftier legacy than his hard-drinking dad, who had infamously moved the Colts from Baltimore under the cloak of night; and how Colts brass made the historic call to pick Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf in the 1998 draft. Buffeted by questions about his health at the time, the Colts owner released a terse statement: "This summer I sought professional help at a nationally recognized facility located outside Indiana. Irsay kept tweeting, but no explanation ever came. Jim Irsay had nearly $30,000 of cash in his car when he was arrested. [28] On May 23, 2022, Irsay paid a record $4.6 million for the 1969 Fender Mustang played by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain in the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit. So all of a sudden you find yourself talking like the general manager or head coach, and people onstage are like, what?. It seemed like a place for her to finally put down roots. Jim Irsay's passion for rock music, American history and pop culture led him to assemble a robust collection of historic and culturally significant artifacts over several decades that together make up The Jim Irsay Collection. After the officer pulled him over for turning without signaling, Irsay had trouble finding his driver's license even though it was in plain sight in his open briefcase. Jim Irsay played linebacker at SMU before an ankle injury ended his career and several surgeries led to his dependence on prescription medications. The trade sends linebacker Cornelius Bennett to Buffalo, where he becomes a star. 1987: Colts win the AFC East Division with a 9-6 record and make their first playoff appearance since moving to Indianapolis, losing 38-21 to Cleveland. Jim Irsay has reached an important point in his tenure as an NFL owner. Mr. Irsay feared what most fans do, another .500 record, and the middle of the round draft pick that comes with it. Irsay's father, Robert, originally purchased the Baltimore Colts when Jim was 13 years old. As later reported by The Indianapolis Star, Irsay waved off the idea, pointing out that his father, Robert, who had made the family's fortune in heating and air conditioning, was gravely ill after a recent stroke. Mag: Shadow life of Colts owner Jim Irsay, Tracing the rise of Josh Allen: Behind-the-scenes stories of how he got here, Recovering Hamlin at Bills facility almost daily, Titans name top Niners exec Carthon as new GM, Bears' Getsy, Raiders' Graham to coach Sr. Bowl, Rodgers mulling future with Packers or elsewhere, Source: Johnson tells Lions he'll return as OC, Cowboys stick with kicker Maher, expect rebound, Eagles' Hurts: 'Got a bounty on me every week', Chargers fire OC Lombardi after playoff collapse. The Chain. But on a hunch, he raised his top bid to $3.6 million and went to bed. Saturday previously had no coaching experience beyond the high school football level, and was employed as an NFL analyst for ESPN at the time of his hiring. But on Sunday, Marshall overslept and missed his appointment. ", Kim became what Matt describes as the "authority figure" around the house, driving the kids to their appointments and helicoptering over their habits. [18][19], Irsay's daughter, Carlie, took over the day-to-day operations of the Colts while he was in rehab. Irsay, the 63-year-old goateed owner of the Indianapolis Colts, provided a gathering space for his chosen people at Bill Graham, the eighth leg of the Jim Irsay Collection tour (prior stops. "He genuinely seemed to care for her.". But as he beefed up, boxing began to fade, and Irsay felt his first love pulling him back. He was named Vice President and General Manager in 1984, one month after the Colts relocated from Baltimore, to Indianapolis. Friends and fans stopped him so often that he was late to his own news conference to kick off the event. - YouTube Our buddy Gorman has been friends with Billionaire Colts Owner Jim Irsay for years. Guy a hometown favorite came on to a big ovation, as did Ann Wilson from Heart. It was time to bring Kimberly Lynn home. On visits to Indianapolis while she was still living in Florida with Craig, Kim had stayed with her sister, Rhonda, who was in business as a personal masseuse and had Jim Irsay as a longtime client. Andre Miksha, the county's chief prosecutor, declined to offer specifics on what kind of proof, saying only: "Mr. Irsay's possession of controlled substances did not violate the criminal code. In his book, "Sidelined," Pagano recalled his job interview: "Mr. Irsay was very passionate about his team and very direct about what he expected in the near future. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after. Jan. 22, 2002: Colts hire Tony Dungy as head coach, just days after he was let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 2012: The Colts rebound from a 2-14 season to finish 11-5 and make the playoffs. Ready for a fresh start, the two began shopping for a new home and decided on one in a luxury subdivision outside of Indianapolis among rolling hills, waterfalls and four-car garages. We touch down in Indiana to pay him a visit. Irsay said he wanted to begin collecting after college, but his father, Robert, who used the fortune he made in the air conditioning business to buy the Colts, paid him a $100,000 salary. Irsay, in . Talk to Me Baby. Mayor Bart Peterson says the city may be forced to make annual payments to the Colts of more than $10 million to keep the team. Jim Irsay through the years: June 13, 1959: Born in Lincolnwood, Ill. 1972: Jim's father, Robert Irsay, buys the Los Angeles Rams for $16 million, then trades them for the Baltimore Colts and. He talks openly about his struggles with addiction and started a charity that raises awareness of mental health disorders. Friends saw the love notes he left for "Baba," his pet name for Kim, and the stacks of cash he left, stuffed into empty fast-food bags. They soon began to meet up without the presence or pretense of Rhonda. Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts of the N.F.L., has spent $100 million buying one-of-a-kind sports, music and pop culture memorabilia. "She was very hesitant to get into a relationship," says Cohen, who had become close friends with Kim. in 2014, Paul G. Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Seattle Seahawks who died in 2018, performs as the frontman with his blues band, J.D. Jami's Twitter photo shows the former bathing suit calendar model in a black dress that highlights her long red hair and athletic frame. Irsays hobby also speaks to his singularity. But he kept himself at arm's length. Join Irsay and the all-star Jim Irsay Band from 6-10 p.m. on December 10 along with special guests Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buddy Guy, John Fogerty and Ann Wilson at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco for a night full of music, history and community. Experts pick potential landing spots. Nothing against Buzz Aldrin, referring to the second man to walk on the moon. April 26, 1984: Bob Irsay names Jim general manager. Irsay attended high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois a suburb just north of Chicago and at Mercersburg Academy '78, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. After a pair of 12-4 seasons, the Manning-led Colts were now a Super Bowl favorite. "My dad was a crazy, manic lawyer," says his son Matt Boda, now an aspiring filmmaker in L.A. "Kim was this little nanny who got sucked into our world. "Numerous" bottles of pills were found in the front seat in a laundry bag, as well as $29,000 in the briefcase. According to her then-husband, Greg Martin, she received a private message that led to a liaison with Irsay. Colts owner Jim Irsay acknowledged Friday in an open letter that his franchise fell short of expectations this past season and said it's his responsibility to find solutions. 1998-99: Colts go 13-3 and win AFC East but lose to Tennessee Titans in the playoffs. Anyone can read what you share. This FREE public event will include a performance by The Jim Irsay Band - feat. called for a scandal-plagued owner to be removed, guitar Kurt Cobain used in the music video for Smells Like Teen Spirit,, suspended for six games by the N.F.L. The band had more than a dozen members, including instrumentalists and background vocalists. Sept. 8, 2002: An ESPN report rekindles speculation that the Colts will move to Los Angeles. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay is widely known as NFL royalty, the eccentric billionaire owner of the of the Indianapolis Colts. She nearly smashed into the cruisers before finally pulling onto the median. The Independent. Former Colts players, including the uber-popular Pat McAfee, speak very highly of him. READ ARTICLE, "As much of a spectacle as the cover sets might bewith Irsay backed by members of John Mellencamps band and R.E.M., among otherstheyre simply a warmup act for the main attraction, Irsays massive and still-growing collection." He systematically just reset us all." Surgeries on his back, elbow and wrist left him needing prescription meds to relieve chronic pain. He gave Hall a top bid of $2.2 million, then dropped out after it passed $2.4 million. A week later, Irsay delivered the game ball from the Colts 30-27 victory over Green Bay to Pagano at the hospital. Thats why he never charges a penny to share his collection.. Irsay has made political contributions to John Edwards and Harry Reid. Among those who responded was Jami Martin, a married mother of three from Martinsville, Indiana, a town about 30 miles southwest of Indianapolis. It went unreturned. There are plans for a European tour in the summer of 2024. KIMBERLY WUNDRUM'S friends passed by the lilacs and lilies and other flowers that she loved, but it was the blue orchids by her open casket, arranged in the shape of a horseshoe, that stopped some cold. Not seeing any sign of her, he went to the second floor and into the bathroom, where he found her body sitting upright and fully clothed. At the concert in Chicago this past August, Buddy Guy was one of the main attractions. Jim's Secret Life. April 25, 2002: With neighbors voicing complaints, Irsay gives up his effort to fly his $6 million helicopter from the helipad at his Carmel estate. In a session with Rhonda in 2005, Jim mentioned that he needed a babysitter for friends who were visiting his lake house in Culver, Indiana, about two hours north of Indy; Rhonda suggested Kim, who accepted the job sometime after she returned from Craig Boda's funeral. "I saw those pictures," Griner says. Even though Jim arranged for her to have a $6,000-a-month allowance and occasionally left her stacks of cash in empty fast-food bags, according to several of her friends, her eviction underscored everything she'd felt about being a second-class citizen. May 23, 2022 8:59 am ET Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay already has an impressive collection of music memorabilia, and it just got stronger this weekend. Irsay declined several requests from ESPN The Magazine and "Outside the Lines" to address his relationship with Wundrum. The two went to Flagler Beach to see Kim's old friends and surprise Megan Boda just before her 33rd birthday. "I don't think she had any delusions about getting married to Jim," Chad Boda says. He rocked out to Pink . We were trying to help each other.". One of the mourners who came to say goodbye was a driver who worked for the Irsay family and had grown close to Kim on their countless trips over nearly a decade. Irsay has purchased guitars originally owned by Elvis Presley,[23] George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jerry Garcia ("Tiger"),[23] Prince, Les Pauls 1954 Black Beauty[24] and other notable performers. "She looked healthy," Megan says. Jim Irsay, left, has been a much different kind of NFL owner than his father, Robert Irsay. Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash outside Kyiv. Irsay returned to sing the last three songs Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) by Neil Young and Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones before the lights popped on. In the three years since she returned to Indianapolis, Kim -- who Matt says still couldn't bring herself to file for divorce from Craig Boda -- had been trying to rediscover the woman she was before. April 2012: The Colts select Andrew Luck with the No. He marches to the beat of his own drum and honors his own passions and believes theres an audience for it.. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has been on a buying spree, purchasing a baseball signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for more than $50,000 and the Fender Mustang . Throughout the tenure of her relationship with Irsay, Ms. Wundrum and her step-children from a previous marriage were provided for, but did not interact with Irsay's children. While Irsay has collected items from across the spectrum of American history, there is a specific emphasis on the 20th century (We went from horse and buggies on the road to a man on the moon in 65 years, Irsay pointed out to The Post). February 2012: Irsay is inducted into Junior Achievement of Central Indiana's Business Hall of Fame. Just a few years into the marriage, Boda pleaded guilty to helping a client hide drug profits from the IRS. We've received your submission. While owners aren't quite held to the same standard as quarterbacks or head coaches, there's still some pressure to succeed. Getty Images. ", In the seven months since Kim Wundrum's death, Irsay hasn't publicly mentioned her name. I want the best of the best, Irsay added when describing why he bought Neil Armstrongs items from the Apollo 11 mission. On Sept. 2, he pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of impaired driving and got a suspended 60-day jail sentence. Some other nuggets: "I . Dec. 22, 1997: Irsay hires Bill Polian as Colts president and head of football operations. Again, the criminal investigation failed to result in charges. Cohen remembers a call with Jim in which he said, "I'm really worried about Kim" because she was abusing pills again. James "Jim" Irsay, an American businessman, was born on June 13, 1959. Five days after the end of a tumultuous 4-12-1 season that altered the franchise's direction, Irsay reached out to the fan base Friday by releasing a letter to Colts fans apologizing for an ugly. Home wrecker by jim irsay Greg Martin (@martin_assoc) September 29, 2011. Irsay was born into a wealthy family; his Father was a businessman until his death. The Indianapolis public will get the chance to see all his memorabilia, free of charge. Irsay had the winning bid on a. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. March 2012: Irsay cuts Manning, and the two give an emotional press conference. Irsay said: "There will be no other Peyton Manning.". But prosecutors in Hamilton County dropped the possession counts after reporting that he provided proof of having the drugs legally. 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