As the shocking news of late NFL player Matt Ulrich’s death at age 41 spread, a fundraiser was started on Wednesday to support Ulrich’s wife and four children. The campaign raised over $30,000.
The former Colts player and Super Bowl champion leaves behind four children, Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau, along with his wife, Alison. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosedFriends of the family have started a GiveSendGo campaign, with the proceeds going directly to Alison.
The description says it all: “This GiveSendGo campaign has been formed to help people get involved as a way for the community to support Alison, Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau as they navigate forward.”
“The Ulrich boys will receive the full amount of funds.” We appreciate your unwavering prayers, love, support, and upholding of their family.
Twenty thousand dollars has been donated by Tom McMakin, the CEO of Profitable Ideas Exchange, where Ulrich worked until his death.
“We will really miss you, Matt.” Your heart was the biggest. The note from Tom and Mary McMakin next to the donation said, “Love to Ali and the boys.”
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Colts, revealed Ulrich’s passing on Wednesday morning. He posted on X, saying, “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich.”
Even though Matt was only with us for two seasons, he had a lasting impact. Super Bowl champion and a great guy, I’ve heard. He was also a great dad. I’ll be praying for his family.
Outside of his responsibilities to his family, Ulrich claimed that leading the Colts to Super Bowl victory was his proudest moment. In an interview with Montana Sports in 2019, he said, “One of the best days outside the four of my four children’s births and my wedding.”
“Knowing we punched our ticket to the Super Bowl and we defeated our bitter rivals, the Patriots, was one of the best days of my life.”
Ulrich was able to collect the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29–17 in the championship game.
Ulrich was an offensive guard for the Colts, and he went on to work in the fitness sector after he left the game.
In the same Montana Sports interview, Ulrich discussed his decision to give up football, saying, “I’d love to tell you that I could have played for another decade… the NFL stands for ‘Not For Long.'”
“Tell the athletes I train with that you are more than just football players.”
