I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. 0:40 Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play voice of Michigan football for 33 years who also had long stints calling games for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, has died at Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. Design by Human Element. Frank Beckmann retires after nearly 50 years - Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard Acceptable registrations in the queue through December 31, 2022 at 9:30a ET have now been activated. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. Longtime WJR-AM radio host and University of Michigan football play-by-play man Frank Beckmann is in critical condition at an Oakland County hospice facility, his family said Friday. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. Asked aboutDietz's controversial departure from local TV and whether it affected the decision to put him on the air, Wheeler said, "High-profile, smart, connected to Detroit, those are all the things I'm looking for. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Were they racist? I didn't learn about this until reading Brian's Beckmann-referencing post, but for those still not in the loop, Beckmann said this on his Facebook page Sunday: "I got called off vacation to broadcast the Michigan hoops games in CharlotteM/Duke should be greatThis M team is the antithesis of the Fab 5, unselfish, always plays hard, no sense The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). ", Beckmann continued: "I even got a text this morning from Jocelyn Benson and that meant a lot to me because sure, I've got my views, and they may be different than somebody else's, but you have to listen to them. As for Brian's "analysis".how is the fact that every single verb Jimmy and Jalen used on the topic being in past tense considered "analysis"? See the snow from around the Black Hills! We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. I have always liked Frank as an announcer, but he has made the decision to be a Political pundit, and in my mind, that disqualifies him as a UM announcer. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. DETROIT (AP) A heralded broadcaster who served as the voice of Michigan Wolverines football for 33 years and also called games for top professional teams has died. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? I'll defend to the death the right to be an asshole. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Caring about the weather is caring about people., Brant is a huge sports fan among other things, claiming that the Cubs winning the World Series was one of the best moments of [his]life.The Chicago Bears football team and the New York Islanders Hockey team are next on his list of championships hes waiting to witness. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! They are nowhere near being racist? Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. Not too bad. Beckmann died in the evening on February 12, 2022, in hospice care at Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. [1] [8] He was 72, had multiple strokes and suffered from vascular dementia prior to his death. [1] [5] [13] The University made money on the backs of the poor starving kid, blah blah blah, they still cheated (Webber the most obviously, but it is a little arrogant to think that none of them knew about him or were receiving anything themselves). DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. The on-air Whoa! In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. by chitownblue2. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. By Dietz also said in the post, "It is important to include the fact that alcohol was provided at this event and, according to management, was a factor in my termination. Six years ago, he was jailed under Michigan's "super drunk" law after being cited for driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17% or higher, according to Michigan Secretary of State records. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. 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Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. His comments were clearly alluding to somethimg more than what was written, and I think what the OP assumes that something is a general annimostity toward outgoing african american players that became bigger than Michigan that aren't going to behave as old white men would want them to. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. who I remember growing up listening to. He also helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund and Dutton Farm. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. According to the Detroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station.. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Ive been given an opportunity to forecast some of the most diverse and wide-ranging weather on the planet, in one of the most beautiful places in the country. on the "have I?" Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Frank Beckmann, Veteran WJR Radio Host, Dies Aged 72 Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. His wife, Karen Beckmann, has revealed that the 72-year-old died as a result of the untreatable condition on Saturday. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? He suffered four more strokes since then. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. If you listen carefully, he is usually a good three seconds behind the roar of the crowd or stammering to figure out the best way to describe what just happened. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His comments about not liking the fab five, though, could be based on their arrogance andfeelingthat they were more important than the university they represented. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. I really enjoy the show. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. That was followed by stints at WKNR-AM in Dearborn and WDRQ-FM in Detroit, before joining the WJR news staff in Detroit, where he covered the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, among other stories in his three years as a reporter. Freedom 96.9 is teasing the addition of Dana Loesch to the lineup as well to enhance the rebrand further as the station begins a new chapter as it provides news/talk to the residents. Kevin Dietz, the veteran investigativereporter whose26-year career withWDIV-TV (Channel 4) ended this summer in controversy, is returningto the airwaves this time as afill-in host for WJR-AM (760). He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. . As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. Beckmann also has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund: Dutton Farm, WJR said on its website. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. He would go on to be the only broadcaster to call games for all four of Detroit's professional sports, according to a news release. 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