James Irsay

Jim Irsay owns the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL team he inherited from his father, Robert Irsay (d. 1997).He grew up with the Colts, living with the team during summer camp and traveling on the team bus.Irsay played football at Southern Methodist University, where he studied broadcast journalism, before joining the Colts' front office.He worked in everything from ticket sales to public relations before being named GM in 1984, at 24. Upon his father's death, Irsay became 100% owner.Since Irsay assumed ownership, the Colts have become noticeably more successful, notching 14 winning seasons (including a Super Bowl win in 2006).