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Ray Lane, Detroit Sports Broadcasting Fixture, Dies at 95

Tributes highlight a six-decade career that helped define the sound of Detroit sports.

Overview

  • His daughter said he died on Sept. 27 from complications following a recent fall at his Farmington Hills home.
  • Lane partnered with Hall of Famer Ernie Harwell on Tigers radio from 1967 to 1972, including the 1968 championship season.
  • He later served as the Red Wings’ television host for 16 seasons, with additional assignments covering the Pistons, Lions, and area colleges.
  • His Detroit television career included roles at WJBK and WKBD, followed by years as sports director at FOX 2.
  • Recognitions included a 1997 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction and two NSMA Michigan Sportscaster of the Year awards, with funeral arrangements pending and family survivors including three children, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.