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The recent actions of the Irsay family have sparked speculation about the future of the Indianapolis Colts.

On his radio show, Tony Katz + The Morning News on 93.1 WIBC, Tony Katz shared his perspective on the matter, raising questions about the family’s intentions following the passing of longtime Colts owner Jim Irsay.

Katz noted that the Irsay daughters have been making significant decisions regarding the family’s assets, including the sale of properties like a lake house and other real estate.

Most notably, the renowned Irsay Collection, which features cultural artifacts and iconic guitars, is set to be auctioned by Christie’s in March.

Katz expressed surprise and disappointment at this decision, as many had hoped the collection would be preserved in a museum or shared with the public in Indianapolis.

Instead, the family has chosen to part ways with these cherished items, leading Katz to wonder if this is part of a broader plan.

While Katz acknowledged that there is no concrete evidence suggesting the Irsay daughters plan to sell the Colts, he pointed out that the pattern of liquidating assets has fueled curiosity.

From his perspective, these moves could be interpreted as a way to distance themselves from their father’s legacy.

However, he also emphasized that these are personal decisions, and the motivations behind them remain private.

Katz made it clear that the Colts, a cornerstone of Indianapolis sports, have shown no signs of being on the market.

The family’s interest in the team appears strong, and there’s no indication of a sale.

Yet, he posed the question: could the recent asset sales be a precursor to a larger move?

Ultimately, Katz concluded that while speculation is natural, only time will reveal the Irsay daughters’ true intentions.

For now, the Colts remain firmly rooted in Indianapolis, with fans hopeful that the team’s legacy will continue under the Irsay family’s stewardship.

Tony Katz:  

I have been watching with great curiosity the sale of the properties of the late Colts owner to the Irsay daughters, whom I do not know, I only want to do an interview. I only want to talk. It doesn’t even have to be on air. You all come; you come to the house. I have a cigar. It’s on me, happy to do it. I’d be I’d be thrilled to kind of dig into how you how you see things, because I have a question. When uh mister Irsay passed and you sold the house, it’s like, Okay, they don’t need that house, and then they sold this lake house, like okay, you don’t need the lake house, and then you realize they’re selling a lot of things. And then you learn that the Irsay collection is not going to go into a museum, something we can do right here in Indianapolis. It’s not going to get donated out. It’s going to be auctioned off. The story coming out that the guitars and the cultural artifacts they’re going to be sold. Christie’s is going to sell the collection in March.

I have questions. I don’t I know what it’s like. I’m guessing here. I want you to know this is pure speculation on my part but allow me in a moment of personal I know it’s like to grow up with a father where the relationship isn’t easy. I know it all too well. I do not know what your relationship was like. I want you to know what it looks like from the outside, and it’s not that it matters what it’s looking like from the outside. I want you to know it looks like you’re doing away with every single piece of your father. That’s what it looks like now.

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