Robert Irsay

Imagine owning a super-duper cool toy, like a whole football team! That's what Robert Irsay did. He was the boss of the Baltimore Colts, a professional football team. He owned them for a really long time, from when you were a tiny baby until you were a big kid! He was also the dad of the person who owns the team now.

Robert Irsay made a really big decision. He decided to move the football team from Baltimore to a new city called Indianapolis. It was like packing up your whole house and moving to a different town! This move happened a long, long time ago, and it was a huge deal for the fans of the team.

Robert Irsay owned the Colts for 25 years! That's longer than you've been alive, and even longer than your parents have been alive! During his time owning the team, they had some amazing players and won some super exciting games. He was a big part of the team's story.

Robert Irsay wasn't just a team owner; he was also a dad! His son, Jim Irsay, grew up watching and learning about football. Guess what? Jim Irsay became the owner of the Colts after his dad, so football has been in their family for a very long time!