He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. Symone coming on strong. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Play by the rules or go pro. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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 What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. 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"? ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . 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. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. i tend to agree with 'some' of Beckmann's political views, yet i in no way share ANY of his moronic and misinformed opinions on the Fab 5. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He had been a fixture there since 1972. Error, please try again. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. 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. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? Which, to me, fine. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. It's a term used when one black person wants to accuse another of "acting white" or "assimilating into white culture"as if all white people are one single homogenous group where one person doesn't deviate from another. They are nowhere near being racist? Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. 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. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. According to Dietz, the black reporter involvedsaid he was not offended andcame to his defense, but that WDIVhas a zero-tolerance policy aboutracially insensitive statements. Beckmann has hosted The Frank Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Nationally, on air advertising revenue at radio stations in the U.S. was projected to fall 11 percent year over year to $12.8 billion in 2020, according to market researcher BIA Advisory Services. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Privacy Policy As for jealous and bitter vs. youthful and arrogantI'll concede the point that I was putting meaning on to your words that perhaps you didn't mean. I also do not see how this is political. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. I would say the difference is that I ascribe justification to Jalen's point of viewI understand where he's coming from and so I put them into a context and "forgive" him (for lack of a better wordit implies a right to pass judgment from me on to Jalen that I don't intend). He said he was glad to see "no racists" on this current team unlike the Fab Five -- I don't need to even go into that one. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. 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. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Wow, fuck you buddy. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. 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. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. 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). That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. . I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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. 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. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. who I remember growing up listening to. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). 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My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. The intent of my comment was to openly acknowledge, amongst team members, the challenge its been for our company, and many companies, to achieve diversity goals. 2023 www.freep.com. I tune out on the weekend. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? The guy should be fired because he sucks. 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The on-air Frank Beckmann was 72. 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. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. I get Symone on the weekend. 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. His death comes just a year after he retired. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. So calling someone racist makes you racist? I remember 760 as this bastion of informative interesting radio that actually provided a service to the entire state of Michigan as well as most of the country on good nights. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. 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. Wow, fuck you buddy.". My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told Morning Joes Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". 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. BREAKING: Frank Beckmann, longtime Detroit radio personality who called UM football, #Tigers and #Lions games, is in hospice care, his wife has told The News. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. He said, with absolutely no basis, that the Fab Five didn't play hard, were selfish (both completely untrue) and had a sense of entitlement. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. And if by "walked and inch in his shoes" you mean growing up a poor black kid in a single parent family in inner city detroit then rising to national fame because of my basketball ability, then no, I have not. Big fan of hers. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. He suffered four more strokes since then. Is it the use of the word entitlement? 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. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. 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. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. 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". Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. If so, fair enough. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. Black Hills forecast Discussion: Clipper system prompts winter weather bulletins, Black Hills Weather: Winter storm bulletins now issued for portions of the Black Hills Region, LIVE: Potential Winter Storm for the Black Hills Region: Forecast Discussion with Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman, Fireball in the sky: Meteor breaks apart over western South Dakota, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch Fire estimated at 87 acres; 40 percent contained, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch fire estimated at 66 acres. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. He suffered four more strokes since then. by chitownblue2. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. 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. 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. "You really have a great show, and it's an honor to talk to you," Trump told Beckmann at the end of the eight-minute interview.". Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of I thought I was dreaming, he said. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Im watching oldDatelines. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. 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. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. Have you? I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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. I don't follow your logic. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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