I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. He spent 48 years on "The Great Voice of The Great Lakes", 33 years calling U of M football games, and the last 17 years of his career hosting "The Frank Beckmann Show". So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. 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. It's worked this long, why change it now?". 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 I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. WJR has had a long history serving as the radio home for Detroit sports teams, but after the Lions decided to drop their broadcasting rights deal with WJR this year, 97.1 The Ticket will be the flagship station for all four of the city's pro teams. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). 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UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, His death comes just a year after he retired. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. 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 Also, I read Brian's posts but although I respect his work with this blog and his enthusiasm as a Michigan fan, I don't blindly believe his analysis like many of the sycophants. 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. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Beckmann began in the station's "News Talk" in 1972 before taking over for Bob Ufer as the University of Michigan football play-by-play announcer in 1981. The disease is untreatable. Click link below to read more Continue with Recommended Cookies. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. 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I don't normally like to slam people for their opinions but you really have to be a moron if you think that Beckmann is "amateurish" or just not very good at radio play-by-play. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. Dietz saidin a Facebook post onJuly 1 that he had been fired because of a comment he made about an African -Americanreporter at the 2019 Investigative Reporters & Editorsconference in Houston. Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play announcer for Michigan football for 33 years and long time announcer for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers died in hospice care at the age of 72. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . The family revealed Friday to the Detroit News that Beckmann had been placed in hospice care after being diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2021 and suffering a severe stroke in October that left him hospitalized for more than a month. . You know it's the offseason when people begin calling the Michigan play-by-play guy a racist for comments that are nowhere near being racist. I have to agree with you on this one. Thank you for your support! Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. I know the whole lineup.. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Did you not watch the documentary, or have you not been reading Brian's posts on this blog, or are you having the same problem with past tense verb conjugation that anyone else who believes Jalen feels the same way today? DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports For his work behind the mic, Beckmann received many honors, including being awarded the NFF Chris Schenkel Award from the College Football Hall of Fame. He does a great job describing the games. I don't know that firing Beckmann is the best idea but making him apologize and discuss why his statement was so wrong would at least get his "fans" to hear a message and not go all conspiracy theory. WJR-AM, the Detroit-based radio station where Beckmann spent most of his career, reported Sunday that he suffered from vascular dementia, a rare brain The guy should be fired because he sucks. Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. Heres what we know, Winter Returns: Watching potential storm for next week, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman covers encroaching winter storm, We can rely on Punxsutawney Phil to be wrong, UPDATE: I-90 Eastbound is now open. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. 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. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. Not sure if that obviates the point of the rest of your post or not As for "I canunderstanda young man not being very wise" or "youthful and ignorant".how about jealous and bitter, as Jalen admitted himself? The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. He suffered four more strokes since then. Have I? I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. 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. He suffered four more strokes since then. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a who I remember growing up listening to. So calling someone racist makes you racist? And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. Frank Beckmann was 72. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. Sad to report that the longtime voice of Cumulus Media's WJR-AM/Detroit, the legendary Detroit sports broadcaster Frank Beckmann, died Saturday night at the age of 72. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. Not really racist, but just a bit. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. Regardless, his comments were no more racist than Rose's were, and the quick jump to him being an old white racist by many of those here is ridiculous. The man who lives there, Mark Perkins, was also arrested the following day after he allegedlycharged at DePetro with a lawnmowerwhile DePetro was live-streaming. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I watch this channel exclusively for news. Over the illustrious history of 760 WJR, Frank Beckmann was second only to J.P. McCarthy in his legedary status at the 50,000-watt blowtorch. Just because "entitlement" happens to be "racially charged buzz-word" for the whiny liberal sect of our population, doesn't mean that there are no entitlement minded black people anymore. 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. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. Play by the rules or go pro. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? With the equanimity to moderate a panel discussion, the focus, and spontaneity to handle play-by-play, and the sharpened instincts of a reporter, he added. I like Beckmanns voice for football. He spent 48 years on "The Great Voice of The Great Lakes", 33 years calling U of M football games, and the last 17 years of his career hosting "The Frank Beckmann Show". Beckmann I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Beckmann, 71, told Crain's his retirement coincides with the end of his contract and rather than deal with the renewal negotiations, the time was right to sign off after half a century on the air. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. If I have to work on a saturday and miss the game, his voice is what I want to hear. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? I really enjoy the show. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. Just is n't a good bball guy the time ) may process your data as one-man., his death comes just a year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports time. 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