Fred McLeod, broadcaster who called Cavs' title, dies at 67
Longtime sportscaster and announcer Fred McLeod has died at 67.
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) - Longtime sportscaster and announcer Fred McLeod has died at 67.
McLeod did TV play-by play coverage of the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavs said McLeod died suddenly Monday night but did not elaborate. They called him a "great friend and teammate" and a "heart-felt ambassador."
It's with extreme sadness we share news of the unexpected passing of a beloved member of our Cavaliers family.
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 10, 2019
RIP @CavsFredMcLeod ???
We extend our deepest condolences to Fred’s entire family.https://t.co/Q3HQsu6Xr3
LeBron James, who helped end Cleveland's title drought, said on Twitter: "May you rest in Paradise my friend!"
One of the GREATEST days of all of our lives and @CavsFredMcLeod called it all with his buddy A.C! ???????? https://t.co/q8r7go14IB
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 10, 2019
A Cleveland-area native, McLeod called the Cavs' 2016 NBA championship, the first title won by one of the city's three major sports franchises since 1964.
McLeod spent 22 seasons announcing Pistons games before joining the Cavs in 2006. He recently celebrated his 36th season in broadcasting. McLeod also served as a TV announcer for the Indians and Tigers.
McLeod is survived by his wife, Beth, a TV meteorologist in Cleveland.
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