It’s been 41 years since former Colts head coach Rick Venturi helped the Irsay family pack the Mayflower vans for Indianapolis as the request of young Jimmy Irsay. The lifer NFL coach schools Nestor on the Jim Irsay he grew to knew and worked for after the Baltimore Colts moved to Indy in the middle of night on March 28, 1984.

Rick Venturi, former coach of the Indianapolis Colts, shared his memories of Jim Irsay, reflecting on their 43-year friendship and professional journey. Venturi recounted Irsay’s early days with the Baltimore Colts, their move to Indianapolis in 1984, and Irsay’s rise to CEO. He highlighted Irsay’s hands-on approach, deep football knowledge, and unfiltered nature. Venturi praised Irsay’s leadership, which led to the Colts’ success, including drafting Peyton Manning

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