Detroit Red Wings in mourning after loss of beloved broadcaster at age 95
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The Detroit Red Wings organization is in mourning, as we regret to announce that broadcaster Ray Lane has died at the age of 95.
Ray Lane, a long-time sports announcer for both the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings franchises, has passed away at the age of 95, according to Fox 2.
The announcer, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, had a long career calling games for the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Michigan State Spartans, and the Michigan Wolverines.
Lane's passing was abrupt, and he died at the age of 95 on September 27th, due to complications from a fall at his home, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Raymond Lane: An Institution in Detroit Sports
Lane was part of the duo that called the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series with Ernie Harwell. The duo was a team from 1968 to 1972 on Detroit Tigers Radio, and soon after, he was paired with George Kell for two seasons beforehand.
The 95-year-old was renowned for his extensive knowledge of the sports he covered and was considered a consummate professional during his career.
Jim Brandsetter on his experience working with Raymond Lane:
«Ray was a close friend and a beautiful man,» said Jim Brandstatter, the longtime voice of Michigan football and a color analyst on Lions radio broadcasts.
«After the '67 riots, the Tigers' '68 championship season was magical and Ray was a big part of that magic broadcasting those games," Brandstatter said. "I thought he was one of the best baseball play-by-play guys ever, and he was so versatile broadcasting all the sports,» he says. «He was also one of the leaders of the golden age of local broadcast news. He helped me in my career. When we went to the same press conferences and postgame interviews, just watching him do his job was very helpful. The players and coaches trusted him.»
«After the '67 riots, the Tigers' '68 championship season was magical and Ray was a big part of that magic broadcasting those games," Brandstatter said. "I thought he was one of the best baseball play-by-play guys ever, and he was so versatile broadcasting all the sports,» he says. «He was also one of the leaders of the golden age of local broadcast news. He helped me in my career. When we went to the same press conferences and postgame interviews, just watching him do his job was very helpful. The players and coaches trusted him.»
Lane's career spanned six decades, and he was the Detroit Red Wings' on-air host for 16 years, which earned him the endearing nickname "Razor" during his career with the team.
He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1997 and earned the NSMA Michigan Sportscaster of the Year Twice (1969, 1980).
He leaves behind six grandchildren, three children, and his wife, Carolyn, whom he was married to for 50 years.
We send our deepest condolences to the Lane family, friends, and colleagues who are mourning his loss at this difficult hour.
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