Jim Irsay's locker room dance celebration surfaces after Colts owner's death: ‘What a vibe’

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died on Wednesday. Now, his old videos are going viral on social media

Published on: May 22, 2025, 06:48:16 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jim Irsay has died, but his memories will live on forever. The Indianapolis Colts owner's ‘strange’ dance celebration has resurfaced, with several fans calling him a ‘vibe’. In the viral video, the 65-year-old can be seen grooving to Meek Mill, celebrating with Colts players after a win.

Jim Irsay's locker room dance with Indianapolis Colts players is going viral (X)

The clip went viral on social media after the Colts announced that Irsay passed away in his sleep. “We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon. Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts, in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed,” the team said in a statement.

While several NFL fans recalled Jim Irsay's crucial decisions to shape the Colts, some posted videos of him having fun with players. One such clip was from 2023, when Indianapolis had beaten the Carolina Panthers. The billionaire could be seen dancing in the locker room to Meek Mill's hits.

Reacting to the video, one person tweeted: “WHOLESOME: Jim Irsay dancing in the locker room to Meek Mill with his players after a win.🥹🥹🥹 Jim always loved his players and had a very special relationship with the local Indy community & fans across the world.”

“The Indianapolis Colts wouldn’t exist without this man, thanks for everything boss RIP💙” another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Love him or hate him the guy is an NFL legend. RIP,” a third one said.

At the time, the Colts had snapped a three-game losing street. Irsay had said: “Y'all thought we were finished.”

Several Indianapolis players surrounded their owner as he pumped his fists out, bent over. He also waved his arms. Irsay posted the video on social media, with the caption: “Hold up, wait a minute, ya’ll thought we were finished. - Meek Mill (and also me).”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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