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,

Irsay, who died Wednesday morning at the age of 65, was older and obviously wealthier but treated me like a contemporary.