George Fleming (American football)
Seattle, Washington , U.S.
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
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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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Awards | 1963 - Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy |
George Tyree Fleming (June 29, 1938 – December 6, 2021) was an American politician and professional
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
References
- ^ 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.
- OPB. Archivedfrom the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
External links
- Player Bio: George Fleming - University of Washington Official Athletics Site - Washington Official Site
- Stats at ProFootballReference