He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. 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. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Which, to me, fine. 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. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday But the man is entilted to his views. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. He does a great job describing the games. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. 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. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. 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. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. 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. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . Make sure you are aware of the new rules! The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" ??. Have I? 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. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. i doubt your grandmother has a 50,000 watt radio station or a facebook page, nor does she represent a university with a $5 billion endowment that has recently been through some issues with affirmative action. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. 2022 MGoBlog. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. 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.. More:WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, The station released a statement on July 1 that framed Dietz's departure as a resignation:Kevin Dietz has resigned from WDIV effective immediately. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). 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. 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). My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. What, you've never said anything stupid? 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.. I don't think I'm on her good list.". I know the whole lineup.. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. "While attending a social event during the conference, we took a WDIV team photo and I jokingly said to the group'We are probably going to have to crop the black reporter out of the photo.' The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. . You didn't "say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't", you merely spent a long post defending what he said without similarly backing up Jalen's. "That's where we draw our future talents," said Wheeler, noting that former Detroit TV anchor Guy Gordon spent a couple of years subbing for Smith before starting his 3-5 p.m. show on WJR. He suffered four more strokes since then. 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. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. I thought I was dreaming, he said. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. 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 was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. Beckmann has none of this. Were they racist? Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. Not too bad. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. Play by the rules or go pro. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. 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. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. 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. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. by chitownblue2. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. I just find it hypocritical. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! That's up from a low of 2.6 reported in June 2019 but down significantly from the 6.7 rating it achieved in December 2017. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. I might be in the minority, but I've never been a big fan of our play by play tandem (even before his Facebook comments). attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. who I remember growing up listening to. 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His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. It's the most noticeable media plunge yet that the longtime Detroit broadcast journalist has taken since his abrupt departure from WDIV-TV earlier this summer. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. The family asks for donations to be made to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which is creating the Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism, instead of flowers. Wow, fuck you buddy. 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. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. Is it the use of the word entitlement? 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. ", 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. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. Everything is too black and white. 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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. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). He suffered four more strokes since then. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! 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. Gee, you don't think these are all cliche talking points among racist sports fans about black athletes vs. white athletes (which UM basketball has more of now than it did then)? According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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 By If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Wow, fuck you buddy.". Your message has not been sent. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. 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 of entitlement, respects opponents, and no racistsWe should thank Jalen Rose for reminding everyone why we never want another group like the Fab 5 at Michigan, or any other school!!!". Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. 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? Kurt Nagl is a reporter covering manufacturing particularly the automotive industry's transition to electrification, the impact on the supply base and what it means for the state as well as the business of law. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" I like Beckmanns voice for football. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. 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". However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. 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. 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). For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Thank you for your support! Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. 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. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. Whoa! You think he should have been fired for it? Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. 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. I get Symone on the weekend. Privacy Policy Design by Human Element. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. I think a rich old white suburban dude like Beckmann calling a poor young black kid from Detroit "racist" doesn't make him (Beckmann) racist. 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. 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The disease is untreatable. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. 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. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. 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. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. It's worked this long, why change it now?". All rights reserved. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. 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