Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. ??. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. 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So calling someone racist makes you racist? Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. 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? I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. 2022 MGoBlog. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' I like news. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. 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.. 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. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". 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All rights reserved. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. 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Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast While I don't think he "needs" to be fired for his comments, I think they should give Frank a reason to consider if he's still up for the job. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Big fan of hers. I-90 Eastbound blocked from accident: Exit 51 to Rapid City, 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles portions of Montana, Big warmup: A 50 swing in temperatures expected this week, Watch Brants 10 PM forecast here: Winter Storm Bulletins issued, LIVE: Winter Storm bulletins issued for Thursday, Once in a 50,000 year comet greets the human race later this month, Winter Storm Bulletins Issued for late Sunday through Tuesday, Whats the best weather model? Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Click below to see everything we have to offer. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. Your message has not been sent. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. Were they racist? 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. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. 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. who I remember growing up listening to. 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. "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.". I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. "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.' Or was that just unfortunate word choice? The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. 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 on-air I tune out on the weekend. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. I just find it hypocritical. 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. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. 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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. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. 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 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. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. Born in Germany, he grew up on the east side of Detroit, before moving to Warren where he attended Cousino High School because it had a radio station. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? It's worked this long, why change it now?". Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". The disease is untreatable. All rights reserved. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. The disease is untreatable. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? I don't think I'm on her good list.". 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 Dietz, the black reporter involvedsaid he was not offended andcame to his defense, but that WDIVhas a zero-tolerance policy aboutracially insensitive statements. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded. I know the whole lineup.. I dont think theres much difference there.. It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. 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. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. 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. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. 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 think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. 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? Wow, fuck you buddy.". UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. 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