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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-07 15:37 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 22:01 EST
status: reported
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# Former Steeler Jack Ham hospitalized after medical emergency

Former Steelers linebacker Jack Ham, 77, was hospitalized Saturday after a medical emergency, Penn State said. He was last listed in stable condition.

Section: [Health](/pittsburgh/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jack Ham](/pittsburgh/wiki/jack-ham.md), [Penn State](/pittsburgh/wiki/penn-state.md)

## Coverage

- [TribLive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)](https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-penn-state-great-jack-ham-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/), 2026-11-07 15:37 EST: Steelers, Penn State great Jack Ham hospitalized after medical emergency
- [WPXI Channel 11 (NBC)](https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/former-steeler-hall-famer-jack-ham-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/NCT2JJ4BIVC6VDNHBAXTHUSHOQ/), 2026-11-07 15:58 EST: Steelers legend, Hall of Famer Jack Ham hospitalized after medical emergency
- [KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh](https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/jack-ham-hospitalized-medical-emergency/), 2026-11-07 22:01 EST: Former Steelers, Penn State linebacker Jack Ham in stable condition after being hospitalized for medical emergency

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