Who is Tom Matte's wife? Baltimore Colts legend dies aged 82
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed news of the death of former Colts running back Tom Matte. The legendary player died on November 2 aged 82 and is survived by his wife Judy and kids Roland and Kate. He had spent 12 seasons with the Colts before eventually moving to Indianapolis in 1984.
"I just want to start off with condolences to the Matte family. Tom Matte passed away. To Judy Matte. We have a special bond. My mom and Tom Matte went to high school together, and Tom and my dad and Judy have been friends ever since," Harbaugh said during a press conference on November 3. "We love him. We love the Mattes, and we know that he's a man of faith. He's with his maker right now, and condolences to their family," he added. In this year, football lovers have endured the loss of Jaquan Yulee, David Patten, Greg Clark, and Terry Donahue.
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Who is Tom Matte's wife Judy?
Tom Matte died on November 2 at his home in Towson, Baltimore. While multiple reports on the Internet say that the couple would have completed 58 years of marriage this month, the Mattes didn't speak about their private lives on a public platform ever. Barring appearances made at events, they maintained a low profile and their children have followed suit.
Harbaugh continued to talk about the Mattes and the warmth they extended to him and his family. Noting that his parents were close friends with the Mattes, Harbaugh said, "So when we came to town, one of the first people to welcome us were Tom and Judy Matte. We went out to dinner, and he was just a larger-than-life personality, and he’s the best. We love him, we love the Mattes, and we know that he’s a man of faith. He’s with his Maker right now, and condolences to their family.”
According to Baltimore Sun, sportscaster Bruce Cunningham had only good things to say about Matte after the news of his passing. The two had worked together on television and radio for over 12 years and Cunningham said, "Tom Matte is the only one of those they ever made. I’ve never met anyone like him. You couldn’t be within five feet of Tom Matte and not smile. He was just that guy. He just bounced through life, and he knew that he lived a charmed life, and he loved the fact that he lived a charmed life. Everywhere he went, there were hundreds of fans in his wake. He was just that guy.”
