Sept. 8, 2002: An ESPN report rekindles speculation that the Colts will move to Los Angeles. Anyone can read what you share. The greatest guitar collection on Earth. Irsay denies the report and says the Colts are committed to Indianapolis until at least 2003, but it sets off a flurry of debate over the Colts' future. What the show and the collection are about its an eclectic collection, but really its about spirituality and human beings being as great as they can, and changing the world with love and strength, Irsay told a collection of reporters in Chicago. Owner by Day, Rock 'n' Roller by Night. Jim Irsay is not your typical team owner, especially in the buttoned-up National Football League. Jan. 14, 1997: Bob Irsay dies, leaving ownership of the team in a legal dispute between Jim and Bob's second wife, Nancy Irsay. Outside football, Irsay has made significant investments in music and memorabilia. Five days after the end of a tumultuous 4-12-1 season that altered the franchise's direction, Irsay reached out to the fan base Friday by releasing a letter to Colts fans apologizing for an ugly. Friends recall that the petite blonde with a sunny personality didn't know exactly what she wanted to do, but it certainly wasn't answering phones in a law office. At one point in an interview with The Post last week, Irsay referred to the collections value as being $100 million. This Saturday, a sampling of his 1,000-plus-piece collection will make its way to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, where some of the items will lean into the citys role in rock history and the blues legend Buddy Guy will be joined onstage by Ann Wilson, John Fogerty and Stephen Stills. Colts owner Jim Irsay set off fireworks Tuesday when he became the first NFL owner to publicly state that there is "merit to remove" Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders. May 22, 2001: Irsay pays $2.43 million for the original manuscript of Jack Kerouac's "On The Road.". This event is FREE and open to the public and will include a musical performance by The Jim Irsay Band (feat. Yet Jim's relationship with Kim -- as seen through documents, social media feeds and interviews with more than a dozen friends and family members over the course of three months -- was far from normal. However, Chris . Four cops eventually joined in a chase, with two speeding ahead of her to try to block her path. Our final NFL rookie rankings: Gardner vs. Hutchinson for No. 1972: Jim's father, Robert Irsay, buys the Los Angeles Rams for $16 million, then trades them for the Baltimore Colts and $3 million in cash. Irsay gave us the emojis like he's heard the "poor interview" rumors . "I thought it would be good for her to get back to a simpler life and not have all the noise and controversy that came with being around someone like Jim.". The most bittersweet memory I have is when we were doing drugs together. World Tour In a series of tweets between Oct. 8 and Nov. 25, 2011, he wrote Irsay questioning his character. "She looked healthy," Megan says. The exhibit and concert are free and open to the public, but guests must first . How involved will new Bears president Kevin Warren be with football operations? Oct. 31, 1987: Jim engineers a trade for star running back Eric Dickerson, one of the franchise's most significant moves ever. His own mother was quoted in. Its an eclectic collection, but really its about spirituality, its about human beings being as great as they can, and changing the world with love and strength, Irsay said. As Conder told the Star, "I could not get [Irsay] identified as the guy who picked up the pills from the pharmacy, and prosecutors would not charge him without a positive identification.". This time Irsay got the message and sought help at an Indianapolis treatment center called Sober Life Alternatives. Colts owner Jim Irsay's relapse extends further back than the March 2014 mug shot that shocked the NFL; it impacted three families, and involved his longtime girlfriend, who would die from a drug . Some other nuggets: "I . I admit its a little bit of a different hat, Irsay said. Jim Irsay has some pipes on him. That attitude publicly manifested itself on Tuesday, with . "She came with a note that she'd prepared for me. Although she shared the same drivers as Jim's family, they never rode together, leaving her to learn about the Irsay girls' lives through gossip and the drivers they shared. Although he graduated with a degree in journalism, he showcased an outstanding business mind and expanded the business. Share. It seemed like a place for her to finally put down roots. On the voice mail, Kim thanks Rob for coming to her rescue. Oct. 2012: Pagano is diagnosed with leukemia. In 1997, Irsay took over for his father, Robert, who owned the team since 1972 during the . Irsay said he wanted to begin collecting after college, but his father, Robert, who used the fortune he made in the air conditioning business to buy the Colts, paid him a $100,000 salary. Two years later, Robert Irsay was dead from heart failure, and Jim became, at 37, the youngest owner in the NFL. the connection with owner Jim Irsay was obvious. He started to wonder if. Getty Images Last year's NFL investigation of Snyder resulted in a $10 million fine and a short-lived. "I'm not sure she was ready. Elon Musk faces trial over his 2018 plan to take Tesla private. While other N.F.L. In 2010, Kim began sliding into some old habits. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay penned a letter to the fanbase Friday, vowing to fix the issues that the team faces entering the 2023 offseason. She also renewed old friendships. The collection had a heavy focus on music history, including instruments such as Ringo Starrs drum set from the Beatles famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, John Coltranes saxophone and a piano from Elton John. Subscribe today! So he didn't hesitate when she called him to bail her out of jail in January of this year. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay is widely known as NFL royalty, the eccentric billionaire owner of the of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay was also keeping an eye out for the Boda kids while Martin's children were now spending time with him. In a new video, this one coming from inside the private plane, Irsay tells a story that has been oft-repeated during the current vaccination debate, primarily to persuade those who place faith over science. April 2012: The Colts select Andrew Luck with the No. Like. Irsay hires Ryan Grigson from Philadelphia as general manager and Chuck Pagano, Ravens defensive coordinator. 1998-99: Colts go 13-3 and win AFC East but lose to Tennessee Titans in the playoffs. April 1998: Colts choose quarterback Peyton Manning with the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. He gets so attached to the items because he knows the joy they bring when he shows them, said Hall, who verifies the quality of the items that Irsay brings to him. nytimes.com. "[Kim] was always so nice that you had to listen to her," says Matt's younger brother, Chad Boda, who is a research assistant at a university. In 2009 Irsay was vocal about preventing a group that included talk-show host Rush Limbaugh from purchasing the St. Louis Rams. Jim Irsay: The 'fat kid with glasses' turned power lifter who squatted 725lbs as Colts GM. Mar 27, 2014 at 5:58 am ET 2 min read. "But if you didn't, my dad was ready to step in. In 2014, he was arrested for DWI and possession of prescription medications. Welcome to the Jim Irsay Collection, or as the 62-year-old called it to The Big Lead, his "traveling museum." On Friday, June 3, Irsay will put his collection on display at the Hammerstein Ball . She nearly smashed into the cruisers before finally pulling onto the median. There are plans for a European tour in the summer of 2024. When it comes to professional football, the intensity above the goals of winning and all those sorts of things, sometimes that comes out in organizing this thing. At the NFL fall meeting last week, Jim Irsay, who is not one of the more public-facing of the 32 NFL owners, stood in front of the media for 13 minutes at the Conrad Hotel in Manhattan. March 16, 2014: Irsay is arrested in Carmel, Ind., on four preliminary felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in the body. "I'm sorry," he said, shaking his head. Aug. 24, 2008: First game is held at Lucas Oil Stadium. When Robert Irsay died in 1997, Jim Irsay entered into a legal battle with his stepmother for total control of the team, eventually becoming the youngest owner of an NFL team at age 37. [15][16] According to The Indianapolis Star sports columnist Bob Kravitz, Irsay had an ongoing drug problem. In the early hours of Jan. 4, Kim had pulled onto I-65 South and started driving in the wrong direction for eight miles, narrowly missing cars and tractor-trailers along the way. Even though Jim arranged for her to have a $6,000-a-month allowance and occasionally left her stacks of cash in empty fast-food bags, according to several of her friends, her eviction underscored everything she'd felt about being a second-class citizen. "Jim has been very, very generous with me and my brothers," she says. "I can't believe I can even halfway laugh, because it's not going to be funny at all," she says. The band had more than a dozen members, including instrumentalists and background vocalists. Betty Wundrum drove right to the Bodas' door. "I'll never forget the look on his face when we walked in with the game ball," Irsay said. Mayor Bart Peterson says the city may be forced to make annual payments to the Colts of more than $10 million to keep the team. Well, Jim Irsay's age is 63 years old as of today's date 9th January 2023 having been born on 13 June 1959. An active philanthropist, Mr. Irsay hopes to establish a museum to share these treasures with the world. April 26, 1984: Bob Irsay names Jim general manager. READINTERVIEW, "The focus [of the collection] is on powerful people who changed the world. James Tarmy. Minnesota's Twin Cities emerged the winner in a vote of owners, beating out Indianapolis and New Orleans. Buzz Aldrins space suit recently sold at auction for nearly $3 million, but Irsay is holding out for Armstrongs. At her viewing, Kim's friends sat wondering whether Jim would show up, but the blue orchids were the only sign of him. The officer reported that the man standing before him was gaunt and his eyes were glassy. "But I think she thought she'd gain more access to his personal life.". January 2012: Irsay fires Colts vice chairman Bill Polian and his son, Chris, after they preside over a 2-14 record, the team's worst record in two decades. Irsay played linebacker for the SMU Mustangs football team as a walk-on,[6] but an ankle injury ended his playing career. I try to go at the very best of the best.. Craig's return from prison in 1999 eased the strain somewhat. "[29] On July 25, 2022 Irsay purchased Muhammad Ali's "Rumble In The Jungle" championship belt for $6.18 million after a 2 hour bidding war. Kim sounds fragile and scratchy on the voice mail. Irsays interests range across American and film history as well. Irsays passion project is an unusually personal form of philanthropy and even therapy. Art shippers that do nothing but that. One of his bodyguards later agreed to deliver a note asking for an interview. ", In early 2006, Jim became even more invested in their relationship by buying Kim a condo on the outskirts of Indianapolis. He paid $4.9 million for the guitar Kurt Cobain used in the music video for Smells Like Teen Spirit, He acquired one of Ringo Starrs vintage drum sets for more than $4 million. By the time he was sentenced to 15 months behind bars in 1998, Kim was a 26-year-old who'd been left to raise four kids: Chad, 12; Matt and his twin brother, Josh, 14; and their sister, Megan, who was almost 17. Friends and fans stopped him so often that he was late to his own news conference to kick off the event. It meant everything.". In 1984, he became President and General Manager. 'It's so eclectic because it's everything.'" The. Irsay was on stage singing for the open and conclusion of the show, but stepped aside for a lengthy portion during the middle. Irsay has made political contributions to John Edwards and Harry Reid. "She even made a joke about sobriety. The season-ending meltdown still gnaws at Irsay. After falling behind 38-10 in the third quarter, Luck leads the team to a 45-44 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs. Experts pick potential landing spots. As the family gathered in Key West to spread Craig's ashes over the ocean, Kim held each of her stepkids close and promised she'd take care of them. Kim, who had a casual boyfriend, didn't entirely know how to react to the attention, especially when Jim began buying her gifts. I also hired a guy who worked at the Smithsonian Museum in Indianapolis. Irsay was pulled over at about 11:40 p.m., near the intersection of Horseferry Road and Main Street, after a Carmel officer on routine patrol observed him driving erratically. (Cohen got one, too.) According to the ex-doctor who ran it, Thomas Hoshour, Irsay became a frequent face at local 12-step programs. May 23, 2014: The Hamilton County prosecutor formally charges Irsay with only the misdemeanor counts. After being separated since 2003, Meg filed for divorce on November 21, 2013. According to the Star, they ranged from scripts for painkillers Lorcet and Vicoprofen to Xanax and the anti-panic drug Klonopin. Jim Caldwell, associate head coach, succeeds Dungy as coach. Rather than stuff these items in a mansion or museum, Irsay, 63, shows them off during free, one-night-only events around the country, accompanied by an all-star rock band. While Irsay has collected items from across the spectrum of American history, there is a specific emphasis on the 20th century (We went from horse and buggies on the road to a man on the moon in 65 years, Irsay pointed out to The Post). Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash outside Kyiv. It was time to bring Kimberly Lynn home. The Pinellas County coroner identified the cause as "multi-drug toxicity" and called the death accidental. Upon follow-up, he said it was priceless, and that if a Saudi sheikh offered him $1 billion, the answer would be a flat no. Former Colts players, including the uber-popular Pat McAfee, speak very highly of him. What was less known was that he was doing the types of drugs his clients sold and occasionally hiding their money. The pursuit can get really bungled and mismanaged. and the Straight Shot, original, handwritten script for the movie, Rocky,. And then we have people on retainer like Jim Canary, whos a paper conservator at Indiana University. In an interview, Marshall says, "I had a drinking problem, and she had a pill problem. Irsay still hits the gym despite having undergone 20 surgeries. I ask that my privacy and that of my family be respected on this health issue.". I wouldnt be here right now without that., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's collection of rare rock & roll instruments is touring the country The 62-year-old billionaire recently spent $4.4 million at auction for a guitar belonging to . In the summer of 2005, Irsay was reaching the pinnacle of his power in the NFL. The oldest item in his collection is a lottery ticket from 1765, sold to raise money for Faneuil Hall in Boston, that was signed by John Hancock. Irsay, too, has had battles with substance abuse. WATCHVIDEO, "Bloomberg caught up with Irsay in advance of the [concert and exhibit in New York]. In a move that stunned his players and cemented his reputation as one of the shrewdest owners in the NFL, he axed his longtime president, Bill Polian; removed Polian's son Chris as GM; and dismissed his head coach, Jim Caldwell. Matt Boda believes his father accidentally overdosed on pain pills after an operation after a car crash. "Did you have a good time last night, hmwrcker." Believe me, its not a one-man show.. Posted Monday at 12:40 AM. Getty Images. Go ruin another family!" When his father died in 1997 Jim engaged in a legal battle with his stepmother over ownership of the team, but later became the youngest NFL team owner at that time at 37. "He just bought this condo and said, Here you go," Cohen recalls. On visits to Indianapolis while she was still living in Florida with Craig, Kim had stayed with her sister, Rhonda, who was in business as a personal masseuse and had Jim Irsay as a longtime client. 4 days ago. Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, is bringing items from The Jim Irsay Collection - an iconic assemblage of rock music, American history and pop culture - to San Francisco for ONE NIGHT ONLY, December 10, 2022 from 7-10 p.m. As an added bonus, Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy, astonishingly spry and vibrant at 86 years old, joined onstage as a surprise guest, playing for an enthused crowd. Jim Irsay's passion for rock music, American history and pop culture led him to assemble a robust collection of historic and culturally significant artifacts over several decades that together make up The Jim Irsay Collection. Be careful, James -- yr greed crazed outbursts are beginning to rub off on people. The next day, he tweeted to @JimIrsay: "Did you wreck their home too?" He takes it on the road and shows it off for free. Nine days later, at almost midnight, a police officer patrolling near Irsay's home in Carmel spotted his SUV stop and start, then stop and start again in the middle of the road. Well, he gave fans a free show over the weekend in San Francisco while touring with his guitar collection, according to Forbes. Before Jim came to the attention of the Indianapolis police in the mid-1990s, Kimberly Wundrum was a 20-year-old law secretary who was looking to start a new chapter in her life. Colts owner Jim Irsay acknowledged Friday in an open letter that his franchise fell short of expectations this past season and said it's his responsibility to find solutions. Rhonda Wundrum declined several requests for an interview. 1987: Colts win the AFC East Division with a 9-6 record and make their first playoff appearance since moving to Indianapolis, losing 38-21 to Cleveland. 1 -- and a QB in the top 10? Jim Irsay Biography. Joshua Mellin. Who is Jim Irsay? Despite his shortcomings, Saturday is a viable candidate in Jim Irsay's eyes (a heavy favorite). From there, it's hard to pin down the exact moment when Kim and Jim began their spirals. Though the issues are complex and plentiful,. At least in part, that silence might have to do with her family's wishes. Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, is bringing items from The Jim Irsay Collection - a renowned assemblage of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history, and pop culture - home to Indianapolis for one night only, September 9, 7:30-10pm - on the field - at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then Irsay marched back to the green room where he nursed a bottle of Hawaiian Punch and waved off minders trying to keep him on schedule. Team owner Jim Irsay has even offered to make his personal helicopter and private plane available to his players. The Indianapolis Colts owner is well-known for his love of music, and owns a large guitar collection. [8], Irsay came under scrutiny in November 2022 when he fired Colts head coach Frank Reich after a 351 start to the season and replaced him with former Colts player Jeff Saturday as interim head coach. When Greg, a real estate appraiser, learned his wife was having an affair, he responded by posting a barrage of tweets from @martin_assoc that were remarkable for the fact that they seem to have gone entirely unnoticed. Irsay said he sought professional help at a nationally recognized facility outside of Indiana. Irsay was the center of attention in Chicago, where he showed off his collection at the AON Grand Ballroom in early August. But on a hunch, he raised his top bid to $3.6 million and went to bed. ", In the seven months since Kim Wundrum's death, Irsay hasn't publicly mentioned her name. Nine days after the viewing, on March 16, a police officer pulled Irsay over near the home he'd bought for his new girlfriend and found a laundry bag full of pills in the front seat of his SUV. 1977: Jim graduates from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill. Aug. 2, 1980: Marries high school sweetheart Meg Coyle. ", After the Colts won Super Bowl XLI in February 2007, Cohen says Jim asked Kim for her mother's ring size so he could make a ring for her. Lawyers, Guns and Money. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department closed the case after the coroner's office labeled Wundrum's death an accident. Growing up on the north shore of Chicago, he rode his bicycle to the local drugstore on Monday mornings and bought entire boxes of baseball cards before other boys could get there. There was also sports memorabilia, such as a bat used by Jackie Robinson and the belt won by Muhammad Ali in his famous bout with George Foreman in Zaire, which Irsay recently bought at auction for $6 million (even though, as Irsay revealed to the media, the belt was not adorned with real gold). ", Kim became what Matt describes as the "authority figure" around the house, driving the kids to their appointments and helicoptering over their habits. But Irsay still might have to answer questions about Kim Wundrum and their drug use. After getting injured playing football in college, he took up competitive power lifting, once squatting 725 pounds. Historians and philosophers that have looked at the 20th century said that the 12 steps, which has been used in many ways to fight mental health issues, thats really something that [without it] realistically, half the people in this place wouldnt be here and believe me, youd see a ghost from me up here. There was an event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City earlier this year; a date is set for Indianapolis next month. Jim, whose net worth of $1.7 billion comes in large part from his ownership of the Colts and the publicly financed, $720 million, Lucas Oil Stadium, bought Kim three separate residences over their roughly eight years together, each one a place she could call home. The scroll became a writers Holy Grail., Collecting at this level is unpredictable, but Irsay seems to revel in the chase. The two went to Flagler Beach to see Kim's old friends and surprise Megan Boda just before her 33rd birthday. Kim began taking pictures of Jim in his most inebriated states, lying face down in the furniture with burned-out cigarettes around him, in the hopes of showing him how much he needed help, too. They soon began to meet up without the presence or pretense of Rhonda. There was some word salad about integrity and the people we are, so now time for an Irsay sampler: Jim Irsay Arrested. (His home is always guarded by a cop, notice the car at the guard shack) Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Football. Buddy Guy walked in and Irsay was distracted all over again, peppering him with questions about Howlin Wolf, John Lee Hooker and other blues greats. Troubled Colts owner Jim Irsay's 'former friend' died of drug overdose in home he bought her two weeks before his DUI arrest The Indianapolis Star reports that Jim Irsay could be questioned. In a session with Rhonda in 2005, Jim mentioned that he needed a babysitter for friends who were visiting his lake house in Culver, Indiana, about two hours north of Indy; Rhonda suggested Kim, who accepted the job sometime after she returned from Craig Boda's funeral. Jim Irsay is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts and has run the day-to-day operations of the team since 1995. Our buddy Gorman has. Irsay, who reportedly has a Colts logo tattooed on his right shoulder, has enjoyed the spoils of being an NFL owner. Jan. 14, 1996: Colts lose AFC Championship game and a trip to the Super Bowl when last-second Hail Mary pass falls incomplete in game against Pittsburgh Steelers. Mar 17, 2014 at 4:18 am ET 2 min read. "I didn't know what to say.". 1991: Colts' worst season ends with 1-15 record. 'I have JFK, his rocking chair, Jackie Robinson's bat that he hit a homerun World Series with, Muhammad Ali's shoes from the Thrilla in Manila against Joe Frazier,' Irsay said. A whole story could be written about Irsays guitar collection, which includes Kurt Cobains guitar from Nirvanas Smells Like Teen Spirit music video and ones played by Prince, Jerry Garcia, George Harrison, Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Jimmy Page. The man loves his tunes and he doesn't care who knows it. November 2002: Irsay confirms he sought treatment for an addiction to prescription pain medication. N.F.L. [17] This was highlighted when it was later revealed that Irsay's mistress, Kimberly Wundrum, had overdosed and died in a house that Irsay controversially purchased with money belonging to the Indianapolis Colts. In his book, "Sidelined," Pagano recalled his job interview: "Mr. Irsay was very passionate about his team and very direct about what he expected in the near future. Colts owner Jim Irsay was arrested Sunday night and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and four counts of possession of a controlled . Many of the mourners on that chilly March 7 afternoon had been guests of Kim's at Colts games, according to half a dozen people in attendance, some even at Super Bowls, to which they rode party buses with police escorts and then lounged in luxury suites. At 37, he is the youngest owner in the NFL. He even took joy in the little things he could do, like emptying a dishwasher or making morning coffee. She was like, 'What does that mean? Police said they found him in possession of prescription drugs after pulling him over for erratic driving. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. "When my dad died, the scar was so deep that when Jim came, I was like, 'Oh my God, here's my new dad come to save the day. Irsay is an NFL owner of considerable wealth. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after. The billionaire had a habit of donating generously to local charities and businesses. @wyche89. The next day, Kim seemed resolute when she saw Cohen, who helped her run errands because she no longer had a license. Irsay comments on concussions. Sept. 17, 2002: Meg Irsay renews her request for legal separation. Jim assumes control of franchise's day-to-day operations. The Colts' Jim Irsay is the first NFL owner to speak out publicly regarding Dan Snyder. Several weeks after hiring Pagano, Irsay named his three daughters vice-chairs and co-owners of the Colts. Jim Irsay's House in Carmel, IN (Google Maps) Carmel, Indiana (IN), US. Well consult Indianapolis Motor Speedway on who they use to move cars. But in July 2005, just as Kim started to feel settled, Craig Boda was discovered unresponsive at his home in New Port Richey, Florida. "Over the years, some remarkable guitar collections have featured in the pages of this magazine. For me, Id rather do this than be floating around on a $200 million yacht, Irsay said before one of his shows this summer in Chicago. In October 2022 at a National Football League owner's meeting, Irsay said he believed "that theres merit to remove Daniel Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders" amid calls for Snyder to sell the franchise. Irsay has purchased guitars originally owned by Elvis Presley,[23] George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jerry Garcia ("Tiger"),[23] Prince, Les Pauls 1954 Black Beauty[24] and other notable performers. As later reported by The Indianapolis Star, Irsay waved off the idea, pointing out that his father, Robert, who had made the family's fortune in heating and air conditioning, was gravely ill after a recent stroke. At the concert in Chicago this past August, Buddy Guy was one of the main attractions. But, in terms of owning historic instruments with rock n roll credentials and sheer spending power, nobody can top Jim Irsay." The coroner would conclude that she'd died of polysubstance overdose the prior day. Midway through the show, Irsay came back onstage with Edgerrin James, the former Colts running back who threw a dozen signed footballs into the crowd. The more they spoke, the more they realized they wanted the same future. An active philanthropist, Mr. Irsay hopes to establish a museum to share these treasures with the world. Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts of the N.F.L., has spent $100 million buying one-of-a-kind sports, music and pop culture memorabilia. Standing between Muhammad Alis title belt and the founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the Big Book, Irsay introduced Jim Brown, the former Cleveland Browns star and Hollywood actor whom Irsay flew in from California.
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