Late Colts owner Jim Irsay’s memorabilia collection brings record prices at auction

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

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 through Saturday, the collection generated more than $93 million at auction, far exceeding its pre-auction $40 million estimate.

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

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks to fans during Dwight Freeney's induction to the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 10, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The saddle commanded a horse racing item record price of $1.524 million, the Oilers’ jersey drew $952,500 and Robinson’s bat brought in $406,400.

"The Irsay sale did justice to the brilliance of the collector and of the monumental pieces he brought together, 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 singular, but Christie's will have other amazing sales in the space moving forward."

Owner Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field Oct. 26, 2014, in