Former Steelers great Ham stable after medical emergency

Nov 8, 2026 2 min read SEATTLE (AP) — Penn State and Steelers great Jack Ham was in stable condition at the University of Washington Medical Center after a medical emergency Saturday as he was preparing for a radio broadcast, Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell said after the game. Campbell opened his news conference after the Nittany Lions’ 28-25 victory by calling it “a gut-wrenching day for Penn State football.” According to Campbell, Ham’s broadcast partner, Steve Jones. made a “heroic effort” when the 77-year-old analyst experienced the emergency arriving at Husky Stadium. Ham was transported across the street to UW Medical Center to receive treatment. “If it’s not for Steve and what he did, I don’t know if we would have as good news as we do right now,” Campbell said. “… I would also thank the University of Washington, their athletic director, their emergency team.

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