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

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...