Colts owner Irsay, wife to divorce after 33 years; ownership of team won't be affected
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and his wife of 33 years are ending their marriage.
Meg Irsay filed a divorce petition in Hamilton County Superior Court in Noblesville on Thursday citing an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. She is asking the court to divide their marital estate.
A joint statement issued by the couple said Jim Irsay will retain full ownership of the Colts and his other business interests.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The couple married Aug. 2, 1980. They have been separated for a decade.
Jim Irsay has owned the Colts since 1997 following the death of his father, Robert Irsay.