That move changed everything. Under Jim Irsay’s leadership and with Manning under center, the Colts reached two AFC Championships and finally grabbed that elusive Super Bowl title in 2007.

Indianapolis won Super Bowl XLI in 2007, a 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears, under Irsay's ownership. It was the team's first Super Bowl victory since 1971, just one year before Jim's father ...

It’s a new era.’’’ Yes, it is. But that new era has the same overriding objective as Jim Irsay’s: Win, and at some point, bring another Super Bowl championship to Indy.

Jim Irsay died on May 21 at the age of 65. He had owned the Colts since 1997 and guided them to two Super Bowl appearances, including a title win in 2006.

Manning later delivered Irsay a Super Bowl title following the 2006 season. While Irsay is credited with making Indianapolis a football town, major question marks surround the team heading into 2025.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson now want to continue their late father’s legacy by chasing another Super Bowl trophy.

Jim Irsay took control of the franchise in 1997, after his father’s death, with the team winning 10 division championships, two AFC Championships, and its fourth Super Bowl in 2007.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson now want to continue their late father's legacy by chasing another Super Bowl trophy.