Penn State legend and radio analyst Jack Ham was in stable condition Saturday after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical emergency in Seattle, head coach Matt Campbell said following Penn State’s 28–25 win over Washington.
Ham’s longtime broadcast partner, Steve Jones, helped secure medical attention, Campbell said, praising Jones and the University of Washington’s emergency team. Brian Tripp filled in for Ham during the game.
Ham played at Penn State from 1967 to 1970, earning consensus All-America honors and helping the Nittany Lions post consecutive undefeated seasons. He went on to play 12 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a key member of the famed Steel Curtain defense, he won four Super Bowls, earned All-Pro honors six times and established himself as one of the greatest outside linebackers in NFL history.
Quarterback Rocco Becht spoke after Saturday’s game about Ham’s influence on the program and the team.
“He actually came and talked to us during the summer,” Becht said. “That guy is a tremendous guy for the program in general. What he’s been able to do here at Penn State and what he was able to do in the NFL, that guy means the world to all of us. And prayers out to him and his family for what went on. So I know he’s in stable condition right now, but we’re praying for him.”
Quarterback Rocco Becht spoke after Saturday’s game about Ham’s influence on the program and the team.
“He actually came and talked to us during the summer,” Becht said. “That guy is a tremendous guy for the program in general. What he’s been able to do here at Penn State and what he was able to do in the NFL, that guy means the world to all of us. And prayers out to him and his family for what went on. So I know he’s in stable condition right now, but we’re praying for him.”
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