George Tyree Fleming (June 29, 1938 – December 6, 2021) was an American politician and professional football player. A multi-positional player, he played college football for the Washington Huskies. Fleming was a member of AAWU champion 1959 and 1960 Washington Huskies football teams, playing in the 1960 and 1961 Rose Bowls. He earned second-team All-Coast halfback and Co-Player of the Game honors after the Huskies' win in 1960 Rose Bowl. For his contribution to the Rose Bowl game, he was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 31, 2011.[2][3]
 Fleming in 1971 | |
| Born: | June 29, 1938 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: | December 6, 2021 (aged 83) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office 1971–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB Placekicker |
| College | Washington |
| High school | Dallas (TX) Booker T. Washington |
| AFL draft | 1961, round: 2, pick: 13 |
| Drafted by | Oakland Raiders |
| NFL draft | 1961, round: 6, pick: 76 |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961 | Oakland Raiders |
| 1963–1964 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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In 1968, Fleming entered a career in Washington state politics, including two years in the state House of Representatives and 20 in the Senate. He retired after the 1990 session.
Fleming died at his Seattle home on December 6, 2021, at the age of 83.[4]
See also
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References
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- ^ Raley, Dan (August 14, 2007). "Where Are They Now? George Fleming, UW football legend". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ Ron Dayne, Dick Enberg and George Fleming to be Inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Archived December 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Tournament of Roses Association, December 4, 2011
- ^ Waggoner, Cassandra (November 4, 2007). "George Fleming (1937–2021)". BlackPast.org. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Associated Press (December 8, 2021). "Former Washington state legislator George Fleming dies at 83". OPB. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
External links
edit- Player Bio: George Fleming - University of Washington Official Athletics Site - Washington Official Site
- Stats at ProFootballReference
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