Jim Irsay, the man who led the Colts out of irrelevancy and made Indianapolis into a football city, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 65 on Wednesday afternoon, according to an announcement from the team.

Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts and the man who oversaw one of the greatest eras in franchise history including a victory in Super Bowl XLI, died in his sleep Wednesday afternoon. He was 65.

The Indianapolis Colts made a heartbreaking announcement on Wednesday. Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the team, passed away in his sleep at the age of 65. Irsay has been one of the most enthusiastic owners in professional sports.