| File:Senator George Fleming, 1971.jpg Fleming in 1971 | |
| Date of birth: | February 22, 1937 |
| Place of birth: | Dallas, Texas |
| Career information | |
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| Position(s): | RB Placekicker |
| AFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 2 |
| Drafted by: | Oakland Raiders |
| NFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 6 |
| Drafted by: | Chicago Bears |
| Organizations | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Military service | |
| Awards: | 1963 - Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy |
George Fleming (born February 22, 1937) was a multi-position college football player 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.
After football, Fleming entered a career in Washington state politics, including two years in the state House of Representatives and 20 in the Senate. For his contribution to the Rose Bowl game, he was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 31, 2011.[2][3]
See also[]
- Washington Huskies football statistical leaders
References[]
- ↑ Where Are They Now? George Fleming, UW football legend - seattlepi.com
- ↑ 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
- ↑ http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/fleming-george-1937
External links[]
- Player Bio: George Fleming - University of Washington Official Athletics Site - Washington Official Site
| Preceded by Bob Jeter |
Rose Bowl MVP co-MVP with Bob Schloredt 1960 |
Succeeded by Bob Schloredt |
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