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On Saturday night, Adam Vinatieri will be one of five NFL personalities to receive Hall of Fame honors. While his career began with the New England Patriots in 1996, it will be Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the Indianapolis Colts who will give Vinatieri his honors.
Irsay-Gordon is the daughter of Jim Irsay, who, in his career, served as the team's principal owner, chairman, CEO and general manager. After Irsay peacefully passed away in his sleep in May 2025, Irsay-Gordon took the reins as the franchise's co-owner and CEO.
Here's why Carlie Irsay-Gordon will present Vinatieri's Hall of Fame honors ahead of tonight's game.
MORE: LIVE updates from the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame game
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On Saturday night, Adam Vinatieri will be one of five NFL personalities to receive Hall of Fame honors. While his career began with the New England Patriots in 1996, it will be Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the Indianapolis Colts who will give Vinatieri his honors.
Irsay-Gordon is the daughter of Jim Irsay, who, in his career, served as the team's principal owner, chairman, CEO and general manager. After Irsay peacefully passed away in his sleep in May 2025, Irsay-Gordon took the reins as the franchise's co-owner and CEO.
Here's why Carlie Irsay-Gordon will present Vinatieri's Hall of Fame honors ahead of tonight's game.
MORE: LIVE updates from the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame game
#hall #owner
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