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George Fleming

1938 – 2021

American football player

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Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 83). George Fleming was an American american football player and politician.

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.

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.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Washington House of Representatives, Member of the Washington State Senate
Awards
Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
Also known as
George Tyree Fleming

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Fleming's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Fleming?

American football player

When was George Fleming born?

George Fleming was born on 29 June 1938 in Dallas.

When did George Fleming die?

George Fleming died on 6 December 2021 in Seattle.

What was George Fleming's occupation?

George Fleming was an american football player and politician.

What nationality was George Fleming?

George Fleming was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Fleming

· Wikidata: Q5539315

· DBpedia: George Fleming (American football)

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