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South Jersey basketball coach Bill Ulrich passes away at 84

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

South Jersey basketball coach Bill Ulrich passes away at 84
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Bill Ulrich, a prominent figure in South Jersey basketball, passed away on August 9 at the age of 84. With a coaching career spanning 34 years, Ulrich amassed 665 wins, coaching boys and girls teams at Sterling and Asbury Park. He won numerous titles, including 13 Colonial Conference championships and three Group 2 championships. A former player at Duke University, Ulrich began coaching under Hall of Famer Chuck Daly. He will be honored at viewings on August 13 and 14 at Zale Funeral Home, followed by services that will include burial at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, NJ.

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  • •Ulrich coached for 34 years, amassing 665 wins.
  • •He guided the Sterling girls program to 13 conference titles.
  • •Ulrich began playing at Audubon and later attended Duke University.
  • •Viewings are scheduled for August 13 and 14 at Zale Funeral Home.
  • •Burial will take place at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, NJ.
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Bill Ulrich, a South Jersey basketball icon, passes away at 84 after 665 boys and girls coaching wins in a 34-year career at Sterling and Asbury Park

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