Adam Vinatieri selects Carlie Irsay-Gordon for Hall of Fame induction
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Adam Vinatieri chose Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon to induct him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Vinatieri expressed gratitude for both the Patriots and Colts organizations but emphasized the significance of the Irsay family, particularly noting the impact of the late Jim Irsay on his career. He remarked on his excitement about Carlie Irsay-Gordon taking over her father's legacy. The Hall of Fame ceremony allows only one presenter for each inductee, and Vinatieri's choice reflects his connections to both teams he played for during his career.
- •Adam Vinatieri will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 7.
- •He played for the Patriots from 1996 to 2005 and for the Colts from 2006 to 2019.
- •Vinatieri was a first-team All-Pro and a champion with both teams.
- •Carlie Irsay-Gordon is presenting him at the ceremony.
- •Vinatieri expressed love for both organizations during an interview.
- 8:10 AMNBCSports.com — Adam Vinatieri: I love the Patriots, but Carlie Irsay-Gordon was my choice to induct me - NBC Sports
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Adam Vinatieri: I love the Patriots, but Carlie Irsay-Gordon was my choice to induct me
""I love both organizations," Vinatieri said. "Living in Indy, what the Irsay family meant to me, Jim just meant the world bringing me into that organization, and Carlie I'm so excited watching her taking over her dad's legacy."
""I love both organizations," Vinatieri said. "Living in Indy, what the Irsay family meant to me, Jim just meant the world bringing me into that organization, and Carlie I'm so excited watching her taking over her dad's legacy."
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 7, 2026, 8:10 AMAdam Vinatieri: I love the Patriots, but Carlie Irsay-Gordon was my choice to induct me - NBC Sports
"I love both organizations," Vinatieri said. "Living in Indy, what the Irsay family meant to me, Jim just meant the world bringing me into that organization, and Carlie I'm so excited watching her taking over her dad's legacy."
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:08 AMAdam Vinatieri: I love the Patriots, but Carlie Irsay-Gordon was my choice to induct me
"I love both organizations," Vinatieri said. "Living in Indy, what the Irsay family meant to me, Jim just meant the world bringing me into that organization, and Carlie I'm so excited watching her taking over her dad's legacy."
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