Vinatieri wears Irsay's tie for Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 9, 2026. During his enshrinement speech, he wore a blue tie with gray stripes, a gift from Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who presented him for induction. The tie previously belonged to her father, Jim Irsay, the former owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who passed away in May 2025. Vinatieri thanked Irsay-Gordon and her family for their support throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of the tie in honoring their legacy.
- •Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 9, 2026.
- •He wore a tie that belonged to Jim Irsay, presented by Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
- •Vinatieri thanked the Irsay family during his enshrinement speech.
- •Jim Irsay passed away in May 2025 after complications from cardiac arrest.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Vinatieri's tie during his Hall of Fame speech belonged to Jim Irsay, was given to him by Carlie Irsay-Gordon
"Irsay-Gordon gave Vinatieri the tie to wear ahead of his enshrinement speech.
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