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NameFred McLeod
First NameFred
Last NameMcLeod
OccupationSportscaster
BirthdaySeptember 1
Birth Year1952
Place of BirthStrongsville
Home TownOhio
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseBeth McLeod (m. ?–2019)
Children(s)Not Available

Fred McLeod Biography

Fred McLeod is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on September 1, 1952 in Strongsville, Ohio, United States.

Fred D. McLeod III (September 1, 1952 – September 9, 2019) was an American sportscaster who served as the executive producer of multimedia, and television play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In the late 1970s, he returned to Cleveland when he was hired by WJKW-TV 8 as a weekend sports presenter, and also providing play-by-play commentary for WJKW’s coverage of Cleveland Indians’ games during the 1979 season. McLeod later moved to KPIX-TV in San Francisco, where he was a sports presenter as well as play-by-play commentator for the Oakland Athletics.

McLeod was born on September 1, 1952 and grew up in the Cleveland suburb of Strongsville. During his sophomore year in high school, McLeod and his family moved to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area, where he finished high school and attended college, graduating from Point Park College where he was a pitcher on the baseball team, reaching the NAIA College World Series.

Fred McLeod Net Worth

Fred is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fred McLeod's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSportscaster
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

From the 2006-07 to 2018-19 seasons, McLeod was the television play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside former Cavalier Austin Carr. On September 9, 2019, McLeod died suddenly at the age of 67.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1982, McLeod moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he became a sportscaster for WJBK and later with WDIV, and in 1984 became a television play-by-play announcer for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, a position he held until 2006.

Who is Fred McLeod Dating?

According to our records, Fred McLeod married to Beth McLeod (m. ?–2019). As of January 13, 2024, Fred McLeod’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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McLeod began his broadcasting career in 1974 as a sportscaster for KQTV in St. Joseph, Missouri, and later moved to WSTV in Steubenville, Ohio.

Facts & Trivia

Fred Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fred McLeod celebrates birthday on September 1 of every year.

What happened to Fred mccloud?

But then the harsh reality sets in: Fred, her husband of 28 years, is gone. On Sept. 9, 2019, he had a heart attack shortly after leaving a nearby golf course.

Did Fred McLeod have heart problems?

Fred McLeod, the long-time Cleveland Cavaliers announcer died Monday night of a heart attack.

What happened Cavs announcer?

A source confirmed that McLeod died from a heart attack. His die-hard dedication for all things Cleveland sports began after he moved from Pittsburgh to Strongsville with his family just after kindergarten.

Who is Fred McLeod wife?

Beth McLeod

Did Beth McLeod leave Fox 8?

Beth McLeod’s Tweets I’ll be back in Fox 8 soon. At some point over the last year & a half – my life didn’t feel like My Life. I don’t have my own children, my family is scattered over the country so it’s time to re-group.

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