George Fleming (American football)

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.^[2][3]

George Fleming

Fleming in 1971
Born:	(1938-06-29)June 29, 1938 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died:	December 6, 2021(2021-12-06) (aged 83) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district
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
Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy (1963) First-team All-PCC (1960) Second-team All-PCC (1959) Held the Rose Bowl, AFL and CFL records for longest 3-pointers.[1]

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

• Biography portal

• Washington Huskies football statistical leaders