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. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. I get Symone on the weekend. 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. That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. Seems a tad fascist to me. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". See the snow from around the Black Hills! . However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. 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. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. This is called an argument. What can I tell you? Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? 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Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. 1:34. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. 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? "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.". The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. Beckmann Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. My point still stands. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Beckmann has hosted The Frank With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. All rights reserved. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? 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)? The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. I like news. 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. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of I know the whole lineup.. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. 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 actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. 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. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. 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? Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. 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. I watch this channel exclusively for news. 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. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. 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. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. Symone coming on strong. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. Pity the fool didn't watch the documentary because if he spouts such drivel after seeing how much hate those kids had to play through at the time then if he still comes out with this. Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. Privacy Policy 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. The disease is untreatable. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. The on-air 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. Continue with Recommended Cookies. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. 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. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Frank Beckmann was 72. Click below to see everything we have to offer. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. 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If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. 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] And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. 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. 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. 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. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Have you? This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. 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. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. who I remember growing up listening to. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. The guy should be fired because he sucks. I have to agree with you on this one. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. and that people who do so aren't really black. Wow, fuck you buddy. 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". Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday What, you've never said anything stupid? His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. 2023 www.freep.com. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. 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). Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. It would run for 20 years. Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. 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. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He suffered four more strokes since then. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. 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). In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. You think he should have been fired for it? ", 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. on the "have I?" I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. He suffered four more strokes since then. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 2022 MGoBlog. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. The disease is untreatable. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. Everything is too black and white. Big fan of hers. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). 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. Manage Settings Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. 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. All rights reserved. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! RR guys andCarr guys, too. I also do not see how this is political. During his time as the voice of Michigan, he also provided play-by-play for the basketball team, before stepping away from that sport when his duties at WJR expanded. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. Were they racist? In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. You are among the best in our business. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. 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. To me -- and I don't give a shit if anyone calls me out for being political -- it is just Beckmann revealing his true colors if you've ever listened to his radio show. 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. What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. It's worked this long, why change it now?". Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. I just find it hypocritical. 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"? 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 His bosses should consider the same. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. but only without a hint of sarcasm. 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). Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. 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"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.' ( Neal Rubin The Detroit His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? Error, please try again. He does a great job describing the games. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. WebDenn schreiben will ich! He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. 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