Matt Ulrich, a former offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts during its Super Bowl winning season in 2007, has died, the team’s owner Jim Irsay confirmed on social media. He was 41.
“I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich,” Irsay wrote on X Wednesday, alongside a photo of Ulrich holding the Vince Lombardi trophy in 2007.
“Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many. Great guy, I hear he was a great dad — and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family.”
Who was Matt Ulrich?
Matt Ulrich was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
He was born on December 30, 1981 in Streamwood, Illinois, U.S.
He played high school football at Streamwood High School, where he won All-State and All-Midwest honors and was a three-time Academic All-State.
He then attended Northwestern University on a football scholarship, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line and team captain as a senior in 2004.
He also earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and set several weight room records.
He signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and played two seasons with them, winning Super Bowl XLI in 2006.
He retired from football in 2007 and pursued a career in sports performance, coaching, and professional networking. He was married and had four sons.
Matt Ulrich died in November 2023, at the age of 41.
Matt Ulrich cause of death
A cause of death for the former Colts player and Super Bowl winner has not been announced yet, but he leaves behind a wife, Alison, and four children in Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau.
His wife, Alison, made an emotional post on Facebook after his death.
“Our beloved, one of a kind Matt has passed away and is in a better place,” Alison wrote. “Matt, we love you so so much. You are profoundly missed. We all want you back for just one more day. One more hug. One more kiss. One more laugh. One more joke. One more wrestle with the boys. It seems impossible to do this life without you.
“Please pray for peace and comfort for the boys. They have lost their greatest fan, coach and friend.”
Matt Ulrich was also mourned publicly by one of his college teammates at Northwestern. “My heart is broken,” Trai Essex tweeted.
“My lineman brother. My NU brother. One of the best hearts you could ever hope to be around. Helped me to become the player I became. RIP Chesty.”
When is Matt Ulrich funeral?
As of now, the funeral date of the late Matt Ulrich has not been disclosed by his family.
Having said that, we are still following up on his death, we will update you as soon as we get important information about Matt Ulrich funeral service.
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