Jack Fleming
Jack Fleming was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States on February 3rd, 1924 and is the Sportscaster. At the age of 76, Jack Fleming biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Leo W. "Jack" Fleming Jr. (February 3, 1923 – January 3, 2001) was an American sports announcer for the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls in professional sports, and also the West Virginia Mountaineers football and basketball teams.
One of his most famous calls was for the Steelers in 1972, on the "Immaculate Reception".
Early life
Leo W. Fleming was born on February 3, 1923. He was a United States Air Force navigator during World War II. He flew 23 combat missions and began his radio career while recuperating at Ashford Military Hospital.
Announcing career
Jack Fleming, also known as the "Voice of the Mountaineers," served as the school's football and basketball announcer from 1947–1959, 1962–1996, and 1994–1996. Amos Zeoué is one of Fleming's most memorable calls, including calls on Rod Thorn, Major Harris, Jeff Hostetler, Will Drewery, Robert Walker's game-winning touchdown run against Miami in 1993, Ed Hill's game-winning touchdown catch against Boston College in 1993.
Fleming was a seven-time West Virginia sportscaster of the year winner, as well as the 1996 Gene Morehouse Award from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association and the College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Order of Vandalia of West Virginia University in 1995 for outstanding contributions to the state and school.
In 2001, Fleming was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame.
Fleming was also the sports announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1965–1993) of the NFL and the Chicago Bulls (1970–1979) of the NBA (1970–1979). During his time with both teams, Fleming hosted four Super Bowls, seven AFC Championship Games, and an NBA All-Star Game.
In 1972, he made his first call on the Steelers' "Immaculate Reception": "Immaculate Reception" was on the radio.