Over the last few days, Colts fans have been sharing memories and stories of Jim Irsay with the hashtag #ThankYouJimIrsay on X, Instagram and Facebook. What fans have shared is a snippet of the wide and deep impact Irsay had on so many people, whether it was through the Colts, the Jim Irsay Collection, Kicking The Stigma and/or his own personal generosity.
Below is a sampling of some of the things fans have shared. You can join the conversation, too, by using the hashtag #ThankYouJimIrsay on social media as well.
Our boss. 💙
— Colts Life (@ColtsLife) May 28, 2025
Keep sharing your stories, Colts Nation.https://t.co/2SC4v5jt9Y pic.twitter.com/oQOLvNXBAT
All sports fans want an owner who cares about their favorite team as much as they do. Mr. Irsay cared the most. #ThankYouJimIrsay
— ColtsFanCole (@ColtsFanCole) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay for making this a football city. Been a fan since ‘86 and suffered the highs and lows of this franchise but the Peyton/Dungy era was special as was the Super Bowl! You were the heart and soul of this franchise and we Colts fans 💙You. Godspeed Jim. 🙏🏽🕊️ https://t.co/mbsv9TfYgY
— Craig 🏀 (@theclassycraig) May 27, 2025
Some might view it as just a small act of kindness, but it meant the absolute world to me. #ThankYouJimIrsay pic.twitter.com/EEdhfnbOQu
— Jake (@Colt_1888) May 27, 2025
I remember the hope of a great future for the Colts when Jim took over. He was a genuine fan and whatever decision he made, he made out of the love for the team. Even through life's hardships, Jim never lost sight of Faith, family, and community.#ThankYouJimIrsay
— J Latham (@JamesLa31210098) May 27, 2025
Indianapolis and Indiana are better because of you. #thankyoujimirsay
— Geri Ratliff (@geriaberri) May 27, 2025
Several years of going to both the RCA Dome and Lucas Oil with my parents. Holding the Super Bowl XLI trophy during a visit to Vincennes. Our state is what it is today thanks to Jim. #ThankYouJimIrsay pic.twitter.com/RlAS2iaD2V
— Adam Reinhart (@AdamReinhart1) May 27, 2025
Loved seeing him do something he enjoyed so much. His love for music made him so relatable to all of us. Farm Aid was great #ThankYouJimIrsay pic.twitter.com/ING54yaSxi
— Glorified J (@jcvanmeter) May 27, 2025
Irsay was a man who truly loved his team. I always felt like as a fan he did what he always thought was best for the the organization. Truly believed he always tried to put us in a best place to win. I never doubted, that he did all he could for the team. #ThankYouJimIrsay
— Life Enjoyer (@Life_Enjoyer__) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay As a life long Colts fan, I loved how when Jim took very the Colts, he nurtured their history while setting his own path. So passionate about his team, his family, and his community. Love you Jim! Thank you!
— Molcka (@molcka) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay Back in 2020 when my mom passed away I wrote a letter to Jim for help because we were struggling with multiple things other than just paying for her funeral services I just lost my house and Jim and his kindness helped my family out with a generous donation!
— Justin Nevins (@jnevs04) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay for your support for over 30 years in me becoming TubaGuy and the only fan in the @nfl permitted to take a horn into a stadium. You will ALWAYS be a part of the #TubaBrigade!
— Ray Bridges/Tubaguy (@ColtsTubaGuy) May 27, 2025
CHARGE!!! pic.twitter.com/rDrSvMq4BO
In April of 2020 during Covid Jim Irsay wanted to support local restaurants so offered $2500 to anyone who could guess the @Colts Rd 2 Picks.
— Pope Lordo VII (@Alex_Lord) May 27, 2025
I was lucky enough to guess JT and Pitt.
Sure enough Mr. Irsay followed up and paid me on the spot. So generous#thankyoujimirsay #RIP pic.twitter.com/r7dKTum9Ag
Without Jim Irsay, there’s no Peyton Manning, Super Bowl XLI win, or Lucas Oil Stadium.
— Visit Indy (@VisitIndy) May 28, 2025
He uplifted Indy on and off the field, championing mental health and shaping our city.
Thank you, Mr. Irsay. Our hearts are with the Irsay family. #LoveIndy #ThankYouJimIrsay 💙🤍 https://t.co/qHzo1I95wU
Jim was the most generous and kind loving man. The boss always made sure the team and the fans were taken care of. The only owner I’ve seen who genuinely cared about his fans and always wanted to take care of them. Best owner ever. Will always belovedandmissed #ThankYouJimIrsay https://t.co/xKElvKrGyZ
— Eric Boiles (@Forddriver234) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay I became a Colts fan in 1987 I would watch the Colts games with my Father who also know is gone. My love for the Colts have also made me a better person in life. Jim was the true meaning of family and friends. I love the Colts so much 💙
— Doug Shelton Jr. (@DougSheltonJr1) May 27, 2025
Cared about all Colts fans, he was there in Frankfurt to personally hype up the fan base and generously gift drinks and scarves to us all. Edge appearing was special but having the boss there made it electric #ThankYouJimIrsay
— Adam (@ads1873) May 27, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay I was fortunate to attend one of his concerts and tour the memorabilia. Was the only concert I could afford, it was free, so I just had to come up with the gas money for the 6 hr round trip.
— Aneebodi Cansee (@1955Cyn) May 27, 2025
He assembled some of the best rockers around. He was generous
Forever my number one fan #ThankYouJimIrsay 💙 pic.twitter.com/RLc4mpBcXd
— Blue (@blue) May 27, 2025
@JimIrsay = the king of random acts of kindness!!🥺💙🤍 During Covid I was one of the lucky recipients of a giveaway. He always did these just because and THAT is who he was!! I saved the $ & a year later, it went towards my new car after a bad car accident. #ThankYouJimIrsay 🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/oKQGPv7ZTD
— 2023 Colts Fan of the Year💙🤍 (@johnson_maren) May 29, 2025
#ThankYouJimIrsay for making being a Colts fan a family affair. My grandparents imparted their passion and love to my parents who passed it down to me & I got the joy to share it with my daughter! You made it easy to love the team because you showed your love and passion to the… pic.twitter.com/5XWuAohzQx
— Tobin Oberhoulser (@tkoberhoulser) May 27, 2025
He made a real impact on so many Colts fans. Twitter trivia was always a blast and I even won once! Getting on the field with my family after a preseason game is a memory we’ll always treasure. Jim Irsay is the best owner in the NFL.#ThankYouJimIrsay #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/LcK7hZqSrU
— Jesse S (@jstauffer82) May 28, 2025
Mr. Irsay brought me to @Colts Fandom in 1987 with the acquisition of RB Eric Dickerson. The blockbuster trade he engineered to bring Dickerson to Indy was masterful.
— Colts Caveman (@RickStevens63) May 27, 2025
Years later I lost my left hand in an unfortunate work accident. Mr. Irsay sent me an autographed photo & well…
