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The following is a list of Detroit Tigers broadcasters, past and present:
Contents
Radio
Current
Main article: Detroit Tigers Radio NetworkThe current flagship radio stations for the Detroit Tigers are WXYT, at 1270 AM, and WXYT-FM, at 97.1, both sports stations.[1] Dan Dickerson (play-by-play) and former Tiger catcher Jim Price (analyst) are the radio announcers; both double as pre-game and post-game show hosts.[2] The games are simulcast on both stations unless there is a conflict with Detroit Red Wings hockey or Detroit Lions football.
Former flagships
WJR was the Tigers' flagship station from 1964-2000. Other former Tigers flagships include WWJ, WJBK (currently known as WLQV) and WKMH (currently known as WDTW).
Former radio announcers
- Ty Tyson (1927–1942, 1951)
- Harry Heilmann (1934–1950)
- Paul Williams (1951)
- Van Patrick (1952–1959)
- Dizzy Trout (1953–1955)
- Mel Ott (1956–1958)
- George Kell (1959–1963)
- Ernie Harwell (1960–1991, 1993, 1999–2002)
- Bob Scheffing (1964)
- Gene Osborn (1965–1966)
- Ray Lane (1967–1972)
- Paul Carey (1973–1991)
- Rick Rizzs (1992–1994)
- Bob Rathbun (1992–1994)
- Frank Beckmann (1995–1998)
- Lary Sorensen (1995–June 1998)
- John Keating (June 2009, substitute analyst for several road games)
Broadcasters by year
2000s
Year Flagship stations Play-by-Play Color Commentary 2011 WXYT-FM / WXYT-AM Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2010 WXYT-FM / WXYT-AM Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2009 WXYT-FM / WXYT-AM Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2008 WXYT-FM / WXYT-AM Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2007 WXYT Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2006 WXYT Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2005 WXYT Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2004 WXYT Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2003 WXYT Dan Dickerson Jim Price 2002 WXYT Ernie Harwell
Dan DickersonJim Price 2001 WXYT Ernie Harwell
Dan DickersonJim Price 2000 WJR Ernie Harwell
Dan DickersonJim Price Television
Current
The television rights are currently held by Fox Sports Detroit, in an exclusive contract that runs until 2018.[3] Mario Impemba (play-by-play) and former big-leaguer Rod Allen (analyst) form the TV announcing team.[2] Pre-game and post-game show hosts and reporters include John Keating, Mickey York, Ryan Field, Trevor Thompson, and Justin White.
Former TV announcers
- Ty Tyson (1947–1952)
- Harry Heilmann (1947–1950)
- Van Patrick (1953–1959)
- Dizzy Trout (1953–1955)
- Mel Ott (1956–1958)
- George Kell (1959–1963, 1965–1996)
- Ernie Harwell (1960–1964, 1994–1998)
- Bob Scheffing (1964)
- Ray Lane (1965–1966, 1999–2003)
- Larry Osterman (1967–1977, 1984–1992)
- Don Kremer (1975–1976)
- Al Kaline (1977–2001)
- Joe Pellegrino (1977–1978)
- Mike Barry (1978–1979)
- Larry Adderley (1981–1983)
- Hank Aguirre (1981–1983)
- Norm Cash (1981–1983)
- Bill Freehan (1984–1985)
- Jim Northrup (1985–1994)
- Jim Price (1993–1997)
- Fred McLeod (1995–1997)
- Josh Lewin (1998–2001)
- Kirk Gibson (1998–2002)
- Frank Beckmann (1999–2003)
- Lance Parrish (2002)
- Jack Morris (2003)
Broadcasters by year
2000s
1990s
1980s
Year Network Play-by-Play Color Commentary 1989 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellJim Northrup
Al Kaline1988 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellJim Northrup
Al Kaline1987 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellJim Northrup
Al Kaline1986 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellJim Northrup
Al Kaline1985 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellBill Freehan and Jim Northrup
Al Kaline1984 PASS Sports
WDIVLarry Osterman
George KellBill Freehan
Al Kaline1983 WXON-TV
WDIVLarry Adderley
George KellNorm Cash and Hank Aguirre
Al Kaline1982 WXON-TV
WDIVLarry Adderley
George KellNorm Cash and Hank Aguirre
Al Kaline1981 WXON-TV
WDIVLarry Adderley
George KellNorm Cash and Hank Aguirre
Al Kaline1980 WDIV George Kell Al Kaline 1970s
Year Network Play-by-Play Color Commentary 1979 WDIV Mike Barry[disambiguation needed 
]George Kell and Al Kaline 1978 WWJ-TV Mike Barry[disambiguation needed ]George Kell, Al Kaline and Joe Pellegrino 1977 WWJ-TV Larry Osterman George Kell, Al Kaline and Joe Pellegrino 1976 WWJ-TV Larry Osterman George Kell and Al Kaline, Don Kremer 1975 WWJ-TV Larry Osterman George Kell and Don Kremer 1974 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1973 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1972 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1971 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1970 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1960s
Year Network Play-by-Play Color Commentary 1969 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1968 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1967 WJBK Larry Osterman George Kell 1966 WJBK Ray Lane George Kell 1965 WJBK Ray Lane George Kell 1964 WJBK Ernie Harwell Bob Scheffing 1963 WJBK Ernie Harwell George Kell 1962 WJBK Ernie Harwell George Kell 1961 WJBK Ernie Harwell George Kell 1960 WJBK Ernie Harwell George Kell External links
References
- ^ Detroit Tigers Radio Affiliates
- ^ a b Detroit Tigers Broadcasters' Biographies
- ^ FSN Detroit Nets Pro Sports 3 pointer Multichannel News March 19, 2008
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