Penn State radio analyst Jack Ham hospitalized but in stable condition after 'heroic effort' of play-by-play announcer Steve Jones
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Key Points:
- Penn State radio analyst and former NFL player Jack Ham suffered a medical emergency in Seattle before Penn State's game against Washington, but is currently in stable condition, according to head coach Matt Campbell.
- Ham, 77, was hospitalized at the University of Washington Medical Center, with few details released about the nature of his condition.
- PSU play-by-play announcer Steve Jones acted quickly during the emergency, which Campbell credited with improving Ham's outlook.
- Campbell praised his team's emotional resilience in securing a 28-25 victory for Ham and his family, highlighting Ham's significance to Penn State football.
- Both Penn State and Washington's athletic staff were commended for their rapid and effective response, though no timeline for Ham's recovery or hospital stay has been provided.
