Jack Ham health update: Hall of famer and analyst hospitalised for medical emergency right before Penn State vs Washington

Hall of Famer and Penn State radio analyst Jack Ham was hospitalized on Saturday, November 7. The 77 year old former linebacker was transported to the University of Washington Medical Centre over a medical emergency. The four-time Super Bowl Champion had been at Washington’s home, the Husky Stadium when the situation arose, Essentially Sports reported.

Before the game between Penn State and Washington, the former released a statement. According to ESPN, Penn State said, “Penn State Sports Network analyst Jack Ham experienced a medical emergency earlier today and was transported to the University of Washington Medical Center, where he is being treated. We do not have further information at this time.” The school did not provide any details on what had happened to Ham.

Penn State gives update on Jack Ham

Penn State Nittany Lions went on to win the game against the Washington Huskies, and won by 28-25. Following the game, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell provided a health update on Ham.

Campbell informed reporters that Ham was in a stable condition, and did not say further. He added that it was a ‘gut wrenching day for Penn State football’ and described the Jack Ham incident as a “tough situation”.

Campbell also went on to commend Ham’s fellow broadcaster, Steve Jones for his “heroic” efforts in continuing the broadcast despite Ham’s condition. He also thanked the University of Washington for their quick emergency response, saying “They were incredible…They were outstanding.”

Campbell also talked about Ham’s contribution to Penn State, and how the team’s players made sure to win the game for him and his family. He said, “The courage of our kids to play with what Jack Ham means to Penn State, how that guy played the game and how that guy still to this day sows our football programme.”

Jack Ham is Hall of Famer and a 4-time Super Bowl champion

Ham played as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL from 1971 to 1982. He was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and then the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

He started by playing for Penn State in 1968 and was included on the “Mount Rushmore of Penn State Football” by fans. During his 12-year professional career, Ham was a part of four teams that went on to win the Super Bowl.

Since retiring from the NFL in 1983, Ham has built a career as a radio broadcaster. He has worked on national radio broadcasts for the NFL and also hosted a show with Mark Madden. He is currently working as an analyst for the Penn State Radio Network.