Jim Irsay Had A Crazy Cool Collection Of Guitars And Memorabilia

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away this week. He was one of the most iconic owners in the league.

When you think of NFL owners, a limited number of people probably come to mind. Only a few have made headlines over the years. Of course there's Robert Kraft in New England and Jerry Jones in Dallas. They seem to get most of the headlines. However, Jim Irsay certainly has gotten his over the years. He was often outspoken and loud, but there was always something cool about him. His collection of guitars and memorabilia show that's credible. Check out his wild collection of guitars and more here.

Jim Irsay passed away this week at age 65. The cause of death was not immediately released. Irsay took over the business and ownership in 1997 after his father passed away. He was in charge of the team when Peyton Manning led the Colts to a Super Bowl victory in 2007.

The Colts released a statement saying, "Jim's love and appreciation for the NFL, in addition to its history, tradition and principles influenced him to become a steward of the game throughout his 50-plus years in the League."

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also released a statement saying, "He spent his life and career in the National Football League. Starting as a teenager as a Colts' ballboy, he learned every position in the organization before assuming leadership of the Colts approximately 30 years ago, Jim's Colts won the Super Bowl, hosted another and built Lucas Oil Stadium," via NBC News.