Renowned NFL Broadcaster Pays Respects to Colts' Jim Irsay

Nantz also mentioned his father's passing and how Irsay paid his respects just eight months before the Colts won that Super Bowl.

"Jim Irsay, not only reached out to me, but he sent the most beautiful flowers and a lovely note."

Irsay's heart was put on display in Nantz's lamenting of the former legendary team owner, which isn't a surprise given how much Irsay gave back to the fans, friends, family, and his franchise.

Nantz continued on his dedication to Irsay.

"I've got a heavy heart. He was I think misunderstood by a lot of people, but his passion for his team, his community, his family, there was a whole lot there that the world didn't get a chance to get to know about. Prideful man who had his battles, and conquered his battles, and was a loyal man to all of the above: his family, his community, and his football franchise, and he will be missed big time."

Irsay was one of the most eccentric, loving, and one-of-a-kind owners in the league, even opting to give money away to fans at training camp. The void that will be left behind in the Colts' franchise will arguably be the biggest since the team moved to Indianapolis.

The upcoming 2025 campaign was already a massive one for the squad, but now, with the passing of Irsay, added motivation for greatness is in play. The Colts have a big opportunity to make the playoffs and win the AFC South, not only for themselves to keep the current regime intact, but for their former owner, who wanted nothing more than the fans to witness winning football.