Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was a hands-on decision-maker from the highest seat in the team’s operation after learning under his father.Now one of Irsay’s children might follow a similar path to lead the Colts following her father’s death.Irsay died at 65 on Wednesday and is survived by three children. His eldest daughter, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, listed by the team as vice chair and co-owner, reportedly will take on an expanded role with the franchise, according to multiple reports.Irsay was the son of Robert Irsay, who grew his fortune as a heating and air conditioning contractor. He bought the Los Angeles Rams for $19 million in 1972, then swapped them the Baltimore Colts, moving them to Indianapolis in 1984.Two years out of college, Jim Irsay became the team’s general manager. He held the position until taking over as owner, chairman and CEO of the Colts in 1997 when his father died.
Reports: Eldest daughter of Jim Irsay to claim operations role with Colts
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was a hands-on decision-maker from the highest seat in the team's operation after learning under his father.Now one of Irsay's children might follow a similar