Cook Group CEO leads smaller list of Indiana billionaires
Hotel and billboard magnate Dean White, who had been a fixture in the annual rankings by Forbes for years, fell from the list after his death in September at 93.
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Jim Irsay pays nearly $4M for guitar featured on Pink Floyd albums
The guitar was sold by former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour, who played it on such iconic albums as “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall."
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Familiar group of Hoosiers back on billionaires list
Cook Group CEO Carl Cook remains the wealthiest Hoosier, with a fortune valued at $4.8 billion, a $1.7 billion drop from the prior year.
Irsay buys Ringo Starr’s drum set for $1.75 million
The Indianapolis Colts owner previously purchased guitars from The Beatles' other three members—Paul McCartney, the late George Harrison and the late John Lennon.
Familiar four Hoosiers return to list of billionaires
Cook Group Inc. CEO Carl Cook is the richest person in Indiana with a net worth of $6.5 billion, according to calculations released Monday by Forbes magazine.
Luck’s playoff win over Manning validation for Irsay
Andrew Luck has his signature NFL win, and it came against his predecessor. The victory moved the Colts into the AFC championship game and provided evidence to CEO Jim Irsay that he made the right decision regarding Peyton Manning.
Colts owner eager to face Manning’s Broncos in playoffs
Jim Irsay figured the road to Indianapolis' next Super Bowl title eventually would go through Peyton Manning's new team.
Colts’ Irsay embraces opportunity to get to work
Six days after his six-game suspension ended, the 55-year-old Colts owner broke his silence by telling a small group of reporters that he's excited about the season, feeling well and is ready to move on.
Cook CEO tops list of richest Hoosiers
Cook Group Inc. CEO Carl Cook is among four Hoosiers on Forbes’ annual list of the 400 richest people in America.
UPDATE: NFL suspends Irsay for 6 games, fines him $500,000
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has been suspended for six games and fined a maximum $500,000 by the National Football League for violating the league's personal conduct policy, the NFL said Tuesday.
UPDATE: Irsay pleads guilty to misdemeanor in drug case
Colts owner Jim Irsay will be on probation for a year and be required to submit to drug tests. His driver's license has been suspended for one year.
Change of plea hearing set for Colts owner Irsay
A change of plea hearing has been set for Tuesday for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who faces drug-related charges following a March traffic stop.
Colts’ Irsay seeks delay of trial on DWI charges
An attorney for Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay filed the request for the continuance Monday. His trial had been scheduled for Aug. 28.
Bid says 2 new hotels possible before 2018 Super Bowl
The city on Wednesday turned in a 900-page bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl that mentions the possibility of two new downtown hotels. Meanwhile, a Colts official said owner Jim Irsay plans to help lobby for the city’s bid at the May 19-21 NFL owners meeting.
City’s bid team revving up for Super Bowl pitch
Indianapolis officials plan to use a downtown light show and $30 million in pre-raised corporate cash to wow the NFL’s team owners into granting the Circle City the title of Super Bowl host for the second time in six years.
Colts owner Irsay’s court hearing delayed
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office issued a statement Tuesday saying the hearing was postponed "unless or until" formal charges are filed against him.
Irsay arrest spurs talk of Colts succession plan
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay gave a clear signal in 2012 about his long-term succession plan by naming his three daughters vice chairwomen and co-owners. His March 16 arrest might hasten the launch of that plan, or at the very least give Colts fans a glimpse of what it will look like.
Colts owner enters treatment center following arrest
Jim Irsay's family says the Indianapolis Colts owner has placed himself in health care treatment following his arrest on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.
Irsay arrest may bring NFL punishment, sharpen scrutiny on bowl bid
The drug-related arrest of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay could bring repercussions from the National Football League and might play a factor in the city's bid for the 2018 Super Bowl.
Cook heads contingent of Hoosier billionaires on Forbes list
Gayle Cook, 80, the widow of Cook Group Inc. founder Bill Cook, saw her net worth skyrocket in the last year.
Colts to remain with Jim Irsay after divorce
Jim and Meg Irsay announced on Thursday that they had mutually agreed to end their 33-year marriage, and that Jim would maintain 100-percent ownership of the Indianapolis Colts, estimated to be worth $1.2 billion.