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"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.

Ah, that's so sad. RIP.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Radio call of Cavs winning championship

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

Anyone have any favorite clip of him calling a play?

A true legend

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

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:

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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.

INKtastic wrote:

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:

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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.

Thanks for correction.

Awwww man, this one hurts.

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...