And, once Jim Irsay inherited the franchise following the passing of his father, Bob, the Colts made their move toward the top of the NFL. Appearing this week on ESPN's NFL Live, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning explained how Irsay made Indy a football town.

Mark Miles sees Jim Irsay’s influence everywhere in downtown Indianapolis, from the trademark sports facilities to the towering J.W.

Through his love for football, classic rock and, most of all, Indianapolis, Irsay left an indelible impression and turned the Hoosier State into a football hotbed.