INDIANAPOLIS — Carlie Irsay-Gordon is expected to assume control of the Indianapolis Colts' football operations in the wake of the death of her father, Jim Irsay, Wednesday at the age of 65, stepping fully into a role she’s spent a long time preparing to handle.

Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Indianapolis Colts, was beloved by his fans and was set to be succeeded by his daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon.

Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts’ owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65