Penn State football legend and Penn State Sports Network analyst Jack Ham suffered a medical emergency ahead of the Nittany Lions’ kickoff against Washington, per a Penn State Athletics email.

He was transported to the University of Washington Medical Center adjacent to Husky Stadium. Penn State Athletics has provided no further information on Ham’s condition at the time of publication.

“Penn State Sports Network analyst Jack Ham experienced a medical emergency earlier today and was transported to the University of Washington Medical Center, where he is being treated. We do not have further information at this time,” Penn State Athletics said in an email.

Ham played for Penn State in the late 1960s, capping off his college career with a 91-tackle, four-interception All-America senior campaign in 1970. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft.

Ham won four Super Bowl titles and earned six First-team All-Pro selections over his 12-year NFL career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

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