Cavs play by play Fred McLeod dies suddenly Monday evening

OkcSinceSGA · Post #1 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:07 pm

"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."

https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/fred-mcleod-190910

Pretty sad. No cause of death so far. Was going into his 15th straight years as Cavs broadcaster and apparently producer of media/website. Also did play by play for Pistons for 22 years.

Post #2 » by **Duffman100** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:08 pm

Ah, that's so sad. RIP.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #3 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:13 pm

RIP. When I think of the Cavs, his voice was always the first thing to come to mind.

mg · Post #4 » by mg » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:15 pm

Wow wasn't expecting to read that today. Prayers to the family.

yoyoboy · Post #5 » by **yoyoboy** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:15 pm

It's weird how much it can hurt losing someone you've never even met. Fred seemed like a really, really good dude. Rest in peace.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #6 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:17 pm

Read on Twitter

LeBron paying homage. Never saw that clip, how cool to see him crying happy like that when they won it! I'm happy he saw Cleveland win one before he passed.

Post #7 » by **infinite11285** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:18 pm

He was also the play by play announcer for the Pistons from 1984 to 2006, prior to joining the Cavaliers organization in 2006. He called some legendary games for both franchises over his tenure, and not to mention, watched those franchises hang banners up.

RIP to a true ambassador of the game. Prayers to the McLeod family.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #8 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:19 pm

infinite11285 wrote:He was also the play by play announcer for the Pistons from 1984 to 2006, prior to joining the Cavaliers organization in 2006. He called some legendary games for both franchises over his tenure, and not to mention, watched those franchises hang banners up.

RIP to a true ambassador of the game. Prayers to the McLeod family.

Yep. Well respected and accomplished. So young too. I'm going to guess the "sudden death" is cardiac related, which sucks.

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Forte IV · Post #9 » by **Forte IV** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:24 pm

Pretty sad. Must have been a heart attack or something. Rest in peace.

lambchop · Post #10 » by **lambchop** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:26 pm

I honestly shed a tear simply cause of how passionate he was about the game. I'll always remember the video clips fan posted when they won the chip. First thing that came to mind when I thought of him

Freighttrain · Post #11 » by **Freighttrain** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:32 pm

Rest in peace Fred, may you now commentate cavs games from the skies. Condolences to family and friends.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #12 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:34 pm

Read on Twitter

Radio call of Cavs winning championship

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NBAFan93 · Post #13 » by **NBAFan93** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:35 pm

Saw this on social media. So sad. Was glad to see LeBron’s posts paying homage.

Frank Dux · Post #14 » by **Frank Dux** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:13 pm

Anyone have any favorite clip of him calling a play?

Infinite Llamas · Post #15 » by **Infinite Llamas** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:14 pm

A true legend

RCM88x · Post #16 » by **RCM88x** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:16 pm

Man this season is really going to suck. Just heartbreaking.

Post #17 » by **INKtastic** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:23 pm

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Radio call of Cavs winning championship

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It wasn't the radio call, they used his call for the watch party at the Q.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #18 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:24 pm

INKtastic wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Radio call of Cavs winning championship

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using RealGM mobile app

It wasn't the radio call, they used his call for the watch party at the Q.

Thanks for correction.

KyRo23 · Post #19 » by **KyRo23** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:39 pm

Awwww man, this one hurts.

CumberlandPosey · Post #20 » by **CumberlandPosey** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:24 pm

damn that one hurts.i really loved listening to him and austin.a great over-the-top combo.may you rest in peace brother.very sad day...