Jim Irsay’s memorabilia collection shatters estimate at auction

Jim Irsay collected several pieces of iconic sports memorabilia during his life.

The late Indianapolis Colts owner’s collection was offered in a live online auction at Christie’s, an art and luxury auction house. From Thursday to Saturday, the collection generated more than $93 million at auction, far exceeding its prior estimate of $40 million.

In addition to the coveted pieces of music, sports-themed items from Irsay’s collection sold at auction included Secretariat’s Triple Crown saddle from 1973, Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers jersey he wore when he scored his NHL-record 500th goal, and one of Jackie Robinson’s sticks from the 1953 season.

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks to fans during the induction of Dwight Freeney into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The saddle fetched a record price of $1.524 million, the Oilers jersey fetched $952,500 and Robinson’s bat fetched $406,400.

“The Irsay sale did justice to the genius of the collector and the monumental pieces he collected, iconic objects that tell the story of our culture and our times,” Julien Pradels, president of Christie’s Americas, said in a statement.

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“The Irsay collection is unique, but Christie’s will have other incredible sales in the future.”

Owner Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 26, 2014, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Irsay memorabilia auction set 23 world records, including a Pink Floyd guitar becoming the most expensive ever sold at auction. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour played a black Fender Stratocaster on six of the band’s albums.

The late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is memorialized on a slide in front of Lucas Oil Stadium on June 3, 2025. (Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Irsay’s collection will be donated to philanthropic causes that the late NFL owner championed during his lifetime, according to Christie’s.

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The FBI has launched an investigation into the circumstances of Irsay’s death, including a possible link to his relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, a California-based addiction specialist, who allegedly prescribed him painkillers and ketamine.

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