Categories: ThecounT

Fred McLeod Beloved Longtime OH Sportscaster Voice Of Cavs, Indians Meteorologist Beth Husband Dies Suddenly

CLEVELAND, OH. (THECOUNT) — – Longtime sportscaster and play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the husband of Meteorologist Beth McLeod, Fred McLeod has died, it was announced on Tuesday. He was 67.

The cause of death has not yet been released.

The Cavs released a statement Tuesday. It says in part:

“It is with the most extreme sadness that the Cleveland Cavaliers share that Cavs and Fox Sports Ohio play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod died suddenly Monday evening. The entire Cavaliers organization mourns the loss of their great friend and teammate. Fred’s deep love for Cleveland and the Cavaliers was clearly evident in everything he did in and around the community and on-air during his more than 1,000 Cavalier game broadcasts. He was a true, heart-felt ambassador for the team, fans and entire greater Cleveland community.”

McLeod grew up in Strongsville where he was a two-sport star. He played both baseball and basketball. He began his broadcasting career in 1974, working in Missouri and Steubenville, Ohio before getting a job here at WJKW-TV 8 in the 1970s as a weekend sports anchor. At the time he did the play-by-play commentary for our coverage of the Cleveland Indians games during the 1979 season.

In 2006, McLeod become the play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside former Cavalier, Austin Carr. While calling the action for his hometown team, he has since coined many signature calls like “Right down Euclid!”

To add to his impressive resume, just this summer, McLeod became the new play-by-play voice for the Detroit Lions preseason games, reports FOX8.

DEVELOPING::

Geo quick facts: Cleveland is a major city in Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie. Landmarks dating to its days as a turn-of-the-20th-century manufacturing center include the Steamship William G. Mather, now part of the Great Lakes Science Center. It’s also known for the stately Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the I.M. Pei–designed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.

THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

this is why i'm hot

Recent Posts

MS HS Student Athlete Callie Pounders ID’d As Victim In Monday Corinth Fatal Vehicle Crash

ALCORN COUNTY, MS. (THECOUNT) -- A tragic accident claimed the life of Corinth High School…

2 days ago

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Arrested For Sex Trafficking Of Young Men ‘High-Profile Parties’

BROOKLYN, NY. (THECOUNT) -- Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, along with his partner…

2 weeks ago

Female Navy Pilots ID’d As Victims In Mount Rainier Double-Fatal Jet Crash

MOUNT RAINIER, WA. (THECOUNT) -- Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, and Lt. Serena N.…

2 weeks ago

CHILLING: Liam Payne 911 Call ‘He’s Breaking Everything In The Room’

PALERMO, BUENOS AIRES. (THECOUNT) -- Former One Direction star Liam Payne has tragically passed away…

3 weeks ago

GRAPHIC: KY Woman Charged in Mother’s Grisly Murder and Dismemberment ‘Baked Body Parts’

MOUNT OLIVET, KY. (THECOUNT) -- In a disturbing case out of Kentucky, 32-year-old Torilena May…

3 weeks ago

Leaving Las Vegas: Davante Adams Traded to New York Jets – Blockbuster Deal Shakes Up NFL

Las Vegas, NV. (THECOUNT SPORTS) -- In a major off-field development that will have far-reaching…

3 weeks ago