Career
Most of his professional career was with the Minnesota Vikings. In 1990, he earned his law degree and was admitted to the Tennessee Barometer In 2000, he opened his own law office in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he practiced in the field of criminal defense, juvenile justice, personal injury and sports law.
In 2005 he was appointed Judge of the Juvenile Court for Knox County, replacing the late Carey East. Garrett.
The league allows children who do not have a school team to play on a faith-based team and compete together against schools in the area. Since 1987, Irwin has sponsored the held in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and has raised over $530,000 since 1990. In recognition of his efforts, Irwin was inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame on May 14, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia.
