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. Seems a tad fascist to me. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. "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.' 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. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. 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. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 I get Symone on the weekend. 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] Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. 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". Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. 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. 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Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. Frank Beckmann was 72. 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. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. If so, fair enough. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. His comments were stupid. From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. This is called an argument. and that people who do so aren't really black. 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, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. Wow, fuck you buddy. 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!!!". 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. I tune out on the weekend. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. "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 don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Controversial celebrities such as Michigan rocker Ted Nugent also frequented Beckmann's show, but his highest-profile interview recently was with outgoing President Donald Trump. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! I have to agree with you on this one. What can I tell you? Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. I don't follow your logic. 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). Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his I thought I was dreaming, he said. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. 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". And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" All rights reserved. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. Personnel issues such as this are respectfully private and we will have no further comment., In his July 1 comments on Facebook, Dietz apologized for the incident. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Play by the rules or go pro. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. 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First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. 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. 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