Jack Ham Stable at Hospital After Pre-Broadcast Emergency
The 77-year-old analyst was treated at UW Medical Center Saturday after an incident at Husky Stadium, allowing Penn State to play and win.
By Elena Perry ·
Jack Ham is in stable condition following a medical emergency that occurred Saturday.
The Penn State and Steelers legend was treated at the University of Washington Medical Center. He was preparing for a radio broadcast when the incident took place.
Ham, 77, arrived at Husky Stadium for the Nittany Lions game. His broadcast partner, Steve Jones, assisted the veteran analyst immediately. Ham was transported across the street to the hospital for care.
Penn State coach Matt Campbell addressed the situation at his post-game news conference. He described the day as a gut-wrenching moment for the program. Campbell credited Jones with a heroic effort during the emergency. He also thanked the University of Washington athletic department and their emergency team for their response.
Campbell informed his players of Ham's status before kickoff. The Nittany Lions defeated the Washington Huskies by a score of 28 to 25. The victory capped a game played under the weight of the veteran analyst's condition.
Ham has served as the Nittany Lions radio analyst since 2000. His career includes an All-American season for Penn State in 1970. He played 12 years for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he made eight Pro Bowls and won four Super Bowls. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
Campbell said he was proud of his team's performance given the circumstances. He noted that the players understood what Ham means to the football program. The coach stated that the team's thoughts and prayers continue with Ham for a full recovery.
