Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts from 1997 to 2025, was a unique figure in the NFL. Unlike many team owners who are seen as traditional and focused solely on business, Irsay felt like a relatable person. He was candid about his personal struggles with addiction and mental health.
It almost made you feel sympathetic towards Indy, because Irsay didn’t act like he was better than everyone else – a common attitude among other team owners. Just because they’re wealthy and own popular teams doesn’t make them superior people, and Irsay understood that.
The former owner of the Indianapolis Colts loved pop culture and music, and collected a huge amount of related items. This impressive collection, estimated to be worth up to $1 billion, will be sold at auction starting next year through Christie’s. It’s expected that the items will be sold individually rather than as a complete set.
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay massive music collection up for auction in 2026
This collection features famous items from pop culture and history, including handwritten letters from Founding Fathers like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson, and Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his legendary fight against George Foreman.
For our discussion, we’re focusing on the musical instruments, especially the truly iconic ones. This includes Bob Dylan’s Stratocaster from his famous Newport Folk Festival set, Kurt Cobain’s Fender Mustang featured in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video, and Eric Clapton’s legendary “The Fool” SG, alongside many other instruments owned by musical legends.
Items from legendary musicians like Miles Davis, John Lennon, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix will be auctioned off. This is just a small glimpse of the extensive collection that will be available.
A good thing about the auction is that some of the money raised will be donated to charities that Jim Irsay supported. The Colts owner was a strong advocate for mental health, helping others even as he dealt with personal challenges.
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