A flood of emotional reactions and condolences followed the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Peyton Manning said he was "heartbroken" by the news after spending 13 years of his illustrious career under Irsay's leadership with the AFC South franchise.

When Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning parted with the Indianapolis Colts in 2013, he left behind a much different city than he found upon his arrival in 1998. And even though the success of the former Colts great had much to do with reshaping the city into a sports hub and a town obsessed with football,

Peyton Manning was the first overall draft pick of the Colts in 1998. The team won a Super Bowl and reached another with Manning at quarterback.