Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon walks the field Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, ahead of a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Even though the NFL and the NBA are still on break, the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers have continued to make an impact in the community.
On Monday, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton starred in the return of the Charity Softball Classic at Victory Field. Haliburton had a big hand in pushing for the revival of the erstwhile annual event, with the help of the Pacers Foundation.
It was held to help raise money and awareness to fight youth food insecurity in Indiana.
Jones and Haliburton served as captains of the opposing teams. During the game, Colts owners Carlie-Irsay Gordon and Kalen Jackson vowed to donate $100,000 if Haliburton could reach base. Always the clutch performer, he delivered, as shown in the video posted by The Athletic's James Boyd.
#Colts owners Carlie-Irsay Gordon and Kalen Jackson just donated $100K since #Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton got on base. Super cool gesture. pic.twitter.com/d07UoAbwPG
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 25, 2026
It was also encouraging to see Haliburton moving well as he continues his recovery from his Achilles injury.
He has formed a strong friendship with Jones, who also suffered an Achilles injury last season. They both underwent surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
“We have the same surgeon, so we've talked a lot (throughout) the process. I was obviously ahead of him, so he has picked my brain a little bit, and I try to help as much as I can,” said Haliburton on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Their strong bond has led to the revival of the Charity Softball Classic, which was halted in 2018, and for sure, the Colts and the Pacers will continue to be a big part of the community.
Earlier this month, the Colts, the Pacers, the Indiana Fever, and the Noblesville Bloom teamed up to donate $250,000 for flood relief in the state.