Jim Isray – Family, Family Tree

Jim Irsay became 100% owner of Indianapolis Colts after Robert Irsay’s death in 1997. Jim completed his degree in broadcast journalism from SMU. He played in football team as a walk-on till he was injured. He started working for Colts.

Jim became the NFL franchise’s General Manager. After he took over, Colts became more noticeably and successful. Colts won 14 season notches. This even includes the Super Bowl win in 2006.

Early Life and Education of Jim

James “Jim” Isray was born on 13th June 1959 in Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States. His parents were Robert Irsay and Harriet Pogorzelski. Jim attended high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois and at Mercersburg Academy ’78, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated with degree in broadcast journalism from Southern Methodist University, SMU (1982). He played linebacker for the SMU Mustangs football team till his ankle injury.

Personal Life

When Jim was aged 12, Robert bought the Baltimore Colts. After graduation from SMU, Jim joined Colts as a professional staff. Jim was promoted to Vice President and General Manager in 1984. Colt relocated to Baltimore, to Indianapolis.

His father suffered a stroke in the year 1995. His father died in 1997. Jim and his stepmother had a legal battle of ownership of the Colt team. Jim became the youngest NFL team owner when he was 37.