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Two native Polish players in an NCAA Basketball regular season game. Pawel Kielbasa, Chicago State’s 6-10, junior, center, (Kennedy) and Kamil Janton, Eastern Michigan’s 6-10, sophomore, center, (Bartlett), By Raymond Rolak.	Little Caesars Pizza Bowl logo	The late Dave Diles. DSBA President 1962-1964. DSBA Honorary Lifetime Member since 2007. Enshrined to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.	Lloyd Carr President of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Tom Lewand of the Lions at the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl media luncheon. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	DSBA DETROIT TIGERS 2009 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RICK PORCELLO.	Tigers catch Gerald Laird tags out Royals outfielder Betancourt at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers catch Gerald Laird tags out Royals outfielder Betancourt �at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is honored at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Lions WR Calvin Johnson dashes for extra yards against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Lions RB Kevin Smith slashes for yards against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Lions WR Calvin Johnson prepares to catch a TD against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Lions against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Colts All Pro QB Peyton Manning against the Lions on Aug. 29th at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Lions QB Dante Culpepper calls out signals behind C Dominic Railoa against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Lions QB Dante Culpepper prepares to pass against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 29 at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.	At U-M summer practice...Three quarterbacks...left to right...#8 Nick Sheridan, #5 Tate Forcier (throwing), #16 Denard Robinson. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	U-M's Brandon Graham #55 (Detroit Crockett Tech. High School) does defensive dril. Credit: Dan Graschuck.
University of Michigan #73 William Campbell (detroit cass tech. high school) does tackling drill with def. line coach bruce tall watching. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.	University of Michigan football practice. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.	University of Michigan stadium expansion and renovation. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.	University of Michigan stadium expansion and renovation. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.
Tigers Carlos Guillen and Placido Polanco during a recent Tigers-Royals game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers pitcher Edwin Jackson during a recent Tigers/Royals game at Comerica Park. MIKE ALBERTS PHOTO.	Tigers First baseman Miguel Cabrera during a recent Tigers-Royals game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers First Baseman Miguel Cabrera during a recent Tigers-Royals game. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Tigers Rookie Catcher Alex Avila breaks his bat during a recent Tigers-Royals game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Brandon Inge met Tigers fans David Griffin, left, and Larry Griffin, right, recently at Busch Stadium prior to a Tigers/Cards game.	Photo by Mike Alberts.	Photo by Mike Alberts.
Photo by Mike Alberts.	Photos and Story by Mike Alberts of the DSBA... All-Star Justin Verlander got off to a very rocky start tonight allowing five runs in the first inning. Verlander was hammered by the Baltimore Orioles with a lead off home run and what seemed like an endless stretch of hits off the Orioles bats. Verlander returned to the dugout having a hard time explaining what was going on to the skipper. Verlander got support from his team mates when they scored three runs in the first inning. He then returned to the pitching mound to give 7 scoreless innings, 119 pitches total, 84 for strikes. Marcus Thames looked great in left field, Cabrera looked fresh at first….there were no errors…the Tigers thrilled the fans over the next few innings getting the team back to a 5 run tied game in the 9th. Clete Thomas finished the game with a walk-off home run that sailed 425 feet. Thomas thought it might have been a triple… but the ball carried and the crowd erupted. Thomas, who was returned to the minors, earlier in the season to 'shorten his swing' had hit two homeruns in one game vs. Baltimore earlier in the season. His teammates went literally wild with the walk off and the first place Tigers breathed a huge sigh of relief.	Deanna Nolan accepting her DSBA Detroit Shock Player of the Year Award on July 22, 2009 at The Palace of Auburn Hills during halftime of the Shock-Atlanta game. (from left): DSBA Treasurer Bill Wischman, DSBA Marketing Director Bill Harrington, DSBA Vice President Jim Rein and Harrington's granddaughter with Nolan at center court at halftime. Courtesy - Mike Alberts Photo. For More Information: Contact George Eichorn 586-558-9103 dsba1@yahoo.com www.detroitsportsbroadcasters.com	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.
Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.
Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.
Photos by Mike Alberts. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos by Mike Alberts. Oh Boy Oberto! at the Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup Race July 12, 2009.	Photos & Story by Mike Alberts. Dave Villwock took the oldest trophy in motorsports home for the 7th time July 12 with a very tricky victory aboard the orange and white Miss Elam Plus on the Detroit River. For the second year in a row, brisk winds blowing upstream made it touch an go for running the boats. Last year's Gold Cup, the official 100th running, had to be delayed for a year due to high winds. Villwock averaged 141.239 mph in a pretty stunning victory. A huge part of the race is the start, in the championship heat, Villwock appeared to stall at the most distant part of the course from the starting line.... almost drifting downstream to the Belle Isle Bridge... but it was a risky move... it fooled the other drivers and allowed him to grab the inside lane in a spectacular flying start. Steve David gave Villwock a good run in the race with his Oh Boy! Oberto, but Villwock was just too solid to be tested by last year's APBA champion. The crowds were treated to three days of spectacular, almost non-stop racing. There were inflatable races, giant offshore boats, vintage races, and automotive powered class hydroplanes to watch while the Unlimited boats sat in the pits. A F-18A put on a llunchtime show each of the three days that held the crowds breathless with low speed and high speed exhibition passes. The crowd was quite moved to see a very senior citizen - fearless Freddie Alter - take the vintage Allison powered Miss Vernors craft around the circuit. A great tradition and a great three days of racing in Detroit.	Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello receives the MLB Rookie Pitcher of the Month Award on June 25, 2009, at Comerica Park before the Tigers-Cubs game. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez on June 25, 2009, at Comerica Park during the Tigers-Cubs game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Cubs Bench Coach Alan Trammell on June 25, 2009, at Comerica Park during the Tigers-Cubs game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez on June 25, 2009, at Comerica Park during the Tigers-Cubs game. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios tosses a ceremonial first pitch on June 25, 2009, at Comerica Park before the Tigers-Cubs game. Photo by Mike Alberts.
The Legacy of Bobby Czyz and Greg Smith. As told to Raymond Rolak at the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Induction, June 18, 2009 At the weekly Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association meeting to highlight the 37TH NPASHF induction class, I was privileged to witness the close bond that has developed between Bobby Czyz and author Greg Smith. Czyz chose Smith to be his presenter at the NPASHF induction ceremony. After Detroit Red Wing radio broadcaster Ken Kal finished the introductions of NPASHF inductee Andy Banachowski and Mary Ellen Verdeur, (the widow of Joe Verdeur), Czyz took over. “I like to talk but I work hard to back it up, I am proud of my Polish heritage. That is why I am here.” said Czyz. Smith a resident of Cincinnati has chronicled the boxing and living history of Czyz. He has become an award winning journalist for his boxing series. They have a fascinating association. Czyz, is constantly front and center and Smith is in the background creating a narrative. Czyz, a native of Orange, New Jersey had an impressive 24-2, amateur record. In 1979, he was named to the U.S. National Team. He was scheduled to box in Poland for some Olympic exhibitions. Then he was involved in a serious auto crash. He couldn’t box while he healed. “I couldn’t train because my nose had to set for two months.” said Czyz. An alternate went in his place. In March of 1980 LOT Airlines # 007, crashed on approach to Warsaw. Everyone with the U.S. National Team was killed. Czyz, home in New Jersey got a new appreciation for life and excelling. 1980 was also the year President Jimmy Carter chose to boycott the Moscow Olympics. Czyz also turned down the Olympics and fought his first pro fight on April 24, 1980. 1980 was also the year NBC created the concept of “Tomorrow’s Champions.” Several talented former amateur stars had just turned pro, and were showcased on broadcast television. Among the stars being touted were Tony Ayala Jr., Johnny Bumphus, Davey Moore, Alex Ramos, and Tony Tucker. Ironically, the most well known member of “Tomorrow’s Champions” wasn’t initially chosen to be part of that elite group. Bobby Czyz, the articulate and multi-talented middleweight prospect was shunned and excluded by NBC. Bobby didn’t become part of the NBC marketing plan until 1981 after he tallied an impressive string of wins that attracted the boxing media. After NBC realized their error, Bobby’s natural marketability took hold. After defeating tough veteran Teddy Mann, in his eleventh pro fight, Czyz became a central figure of “Tomorrow’s Champions” on NBC. Additionally, he played a tremendous role in developing the boxing presentations on ESPN. In November 1982, his record was 20-0 (15 KOs). He was ranked in the top ten, and it seemed inevitable that he would land a title shot once he acquired professional maturity. In a gutsy and controversial management move, Bobby was matched with the tough, number three contender, Mustafa Hamsho. Hamsho was known for his strength and merciless resilience. After losing to Hamsho, Czyz was criticized by the press. He was labeled as an artificial media creation. However, unbeknown to his corner he had broken his hand in the second round. Bobby’s injury required surgery. A bone graft was taken from his hip, and his hand was in a cast for almost three months. The forced inactivity proved to be the least of his problems. In June 1983, Bobby’s father, Robert Czyz, Sr., committed suicide. Bobby’s relationship with his father was complicated and ambivalent. The incident had a massive impact on the next chapter in his career. Nevertheless, Bobby resumed boxing at 162 pounds. Czyz put together an impressive eight bout winning streak. He split with his manager Lou Duvas and the ‘Bobby Czyz’ marketing machine took over. During this period, Bobby fought some of the best bouts of his career, including a fantastic fourth round technical knockout of Tim Broady. Despite Bobby’s success, he was left out of the championship loop at 168 pounds. Michigan based Murray Sutherland became the first super middleweight champion in March of 1984. Ironically, weighing just over the super middleweight limit, Bobby dominated Sutherland in a ten round unanimous decision in July, 1985. Over a year after defeating Sutherland, Bobby moved to the light heavyweight division and was granted a title shot against IBF light heavyweight champion Slobodan Kacar. Kacar was an Olympic Gold Medalist in the 1980 Moscow Games, and won the IBF title in December, 1985 with a 15 round decision over former WBA champion Eddie Mustafa. Czyz destroyed and stopped Kacar to win the title on September 6, 1986. Czyz was now an official champion. He successfully defended his portion of the light heavyweight title three times. Unfortunately, another bad brake was waiting for the young boxer. Bobby had hoped to unify the division by facing Thomas Hearns in a super lightweight bout. Hearns had won the WBC light heavyweight title on a tenth round TKO over Dennis Andries on March 7, 1987. In another example of hard luck in landing the elusive mega-fight and pay day, Hearns went back to the middleweight division. Bobby Czyz was starting over. In March 1990, Bobby fought as a cruiserweight for the first time, and won a 10 round decision over Uriah Grant. The bout is significant because Grant was a journeyman, but he was a dangerous knockout artist. Of Grant’s 17 wins at the time, 16 were by knockout. Grant hurt Czyz during the fight, but Bobby’s iron will passed the test against a big puncher, and he won a clear decision. Shortly after the comeback win, he was offered a light heavyweight bout with 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Maynard. Maynard was 12-0 at the time, and was managed by Sugar Ray Leonard. In an ironic turnabout, Bobby Czyz, once the darling of the media in the early 1980s, was considered a mere steppingstone for Leonard’s prospect. Czyz was a hardened pro with 40 professional fights under his belt, but was considered past his prime. To add more difficulty, Czyz suffered a pinched nerve in his neck a few weeks before the fight. Nevertheless, Bobby still agreed to take the fight, but under the condition that it would have to be held over the 175 pound limit because he didn’t have enough time to recover and make the weight. Weighing 177 to Maynard’s 176, Czyz gradually took charge of the bout in the early rounds, and staggered Maynard several times. In the seventh round, Czyz wanted to close the show. After a combination, Czyz landed a big right to Maynard’s chin, and the Olympian collapsed to the canvas. Maynard took a knee and seemed relatively clear headed, but his will to battle had been crushed. He took a ten count and Czyz jumped in triumph. “That had to be one of my best boxing moments.” said the articulate Czyz. Still dancing in the ring after defeating Maynard, Czyz motioned to Sugar Ray Leonard who was sitting ringside and briefly discussed a match between the two. In 1988, Leonard stopped Donny LaLonde for the WBC light heavyweight championship and vacant WBC super middleweight title. In 1989, Leonard fought to a controversial draw with Thomas Hearns in their rematch for the WBO and WBC super middleweight title. Czyz hoped for a fight with either of them. Leonard ignored the overtures, as did Hearns. In the months following his win over Maynard, Czyz was unable to secure a title shot in the light heavyweight division. Additionally, Thomas Hearns had defeated Michael Olajide at 168 pounds less than two months before Bobby’s win over Maynard. Most believed that Hearns vs Czyz was a natural match-up, but it never materialized. Czyz was again on the sidelines after his biggest win in years, and was forced to move to the cruiserweight division to get a title shot. In a twist, it was Hearns who landed a title shot in 1991 against WBA light heavyweight champ Virgil Hill. Hearns was not favored but he won a twelve round unanimous decision to win a portion of the light heavyweight crown for the second time. Czyz won his second world title in a separate weight class with a beautiful boxing display against the bigger and stronger Robert Daniels on March 8, 1991 for the WBA cruiserweight title. Bobby successfully defended his title twice. He decisioned Bash Ali over twelve rounds five months later. In May of 1992, Czyz floored and dominated Donny LaLonde in another twelve round decision. A unification title fight appeared to be a likely possibility. Near this time frame, Czyz started his broadcasting career doing ringside commentary for Showtime. Then fate gave him another curveball. Czyz was hit by a car, and sustained injuries that kept him out of action until 1994. He was forced to relinquish his title, and had to start all over again. In February 1994, Bobby won a ten round decision over George O’Mara in a non-title bout. Six months later, Bobby challenged big punching Nigerian, David Izeqwire for the IBO cruiserweight championship. Izeqwire was less experienced than Czyz with a record of 15-0, but the Nigerian had knocked out 13 of his opponents. Izeqwire took control, and knocked Bobby down in the fourth round. Bobby was unable to answer the bell for the fifth round. Czyz announced his retirement after the fight. Once again, the retirement didn’t last long. Czyz continued color commentary for Showtime, but re-started his boxing career again. He won his third title in as many weight classes on December 5, 1995 besting Robert Jackson. In a controversial decision, Czyz moved up to heavyweight and lost to Evander Holyfield and on June 12, 1998 he had his last fight against Corrie Sanders. Said Czyz, “Right then I knew it was over. He hit me so hard and so often, I knew it was time to be done.” “Tell Emanuel (Steward) and all the guys at Kronk, hello for me. Manny is still one of the best boxing coaches in the world. Yes, I said world.” continued Czyz. Most boxing experts agree that Thomas Hearns actually avoided Czyz at 175 pounds because of Czyz’s ability to take a punch and score knockouts. The square prize fighter from New Jersey ended his career 44-8, with 28 KO’s. Bobby Czyz is unique. He is not a politician and he tells it like he sees it. He always backed up his talk in the ring. Smith and Czyz are fortunate to have such a special relationship. They are both ambassadors for Boxing. Czyz is the ‘Champion’, front and center. Smith is the ‘Champion’ behind the scenes. They are both still persevering and punching away in their own styles. (Raymond Rolak is a past president of the DSBA)	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS / STORY COURTESY OF REDBULL MEDIA. WINDSOR, Ontario (Canada) – Britain's Paul Bonhomme got back on top of the podium in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Sunday, June 14, 2009, with a stylish victory in the third race of 2009 in Windsor, Canada.Bonhomme had a flawless run in the finals, posting a time of 1:08.16 on the 15-gate course and beating defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria into second and American Kirby Chambliss into third. Canada’s rookie Pete McLeod picked up the first championship point of his Red Bull Air Race career by taking 11th place with some excellent flying on the course that straddles the Canada-U.S. border on the Detroit River. It was also a good day for the three American pilots with Chambliss getting third, Mike Mangold taking fourth and Michael Goulian getting a season-best sixth place. The race was, however, a disappointment for France's Nicolas Ivanoff, who won the last race in San Diego but fell back to 9th and for Britain’s Nigel Lamb, who was disqualified in the Super 8s and had to settle for eighth place. Australia’s rookie sensation Matt Hall had a setback as well, slipping to 7th after taking fifth in his first two races.	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS
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PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS / STORY COURTESY OF REDBULL MEDIA. WINDSOR, Ontario (Canada) – Britain's Paul Bonhomme got back on top of the podium in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Sunday, June 14, 2009, with a stylish victory in the third race of 2009 in Windsor, Canada.Bonhomme had a flawless run in the finals, posting a time of 1:08.16 on the 15-gate course and beating defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria into second and American Kirby Chambliss into third. Canada’s rookie Pete McLeod picked up the first championship point of his Red Bull Air Race career by taking 11th place with some excellent flying on the course that straddles the Canada-U.S. border on the Detroit River. It was also a good day for the three American pilots with Chambliss getting third, Mike Mangold taking fourth and Michael Goulian getting a season-best sixth place. The race was, however, a disappointment for France's Nicolas Ivanoff, who won the last race in San Diego but fell back to 9th and for Britain’s Nigel Lamb, who was disqualified in the Super 8s and had to settle for eighth place. Australia’s rookie sensation Matt Hall had a setback as well, slipping to 7th after taking fifth in his first two races.	PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS / STORY COURTESY OF REDBULL MEDIA. WINDSOR, Ontario (Canada) – Britain's Paul Bonhomme got back on top of the podium in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Sunday, June 14, 2009, with a stylish victory in the third race of 2009 in Windsor, Canada.Bonhomme had a flawless run in the finals, posting a time of 1:08.16 on the 15-gate course and beating defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria into second and American Kirby Chambliss into third. Canada’s rookie Pete McLeod picked up the first championship point of his Red Bull Air Race career by taking 11th place with some excellent flying on the course that straddles the Canada-U.S. border on the Detroit River. It was also a good day for the three American pilots with Chambliss getting third, Mike Mangold taking fourth and Michael Goulian getting a season-best sixth place. The race was, however, a disappointment for France's Nicolas Ivanoff, who won the last race in San Diego but fell back to 9th and for Britain’s Nigel Lamb, who was disqualified in the Super 8s and had to settle for eighth place. Australia’s rookie sensation Matt Hall had a setback as well, slipping to 7th after taking fifth in his first two races.
PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS	This is Lenny Frizzatti, a Detroit native and jockey for Pinnacle, with DSBA President Rich Kincaide at the trak on June 12, 2009. Photo Credit: Frank Garza.	DSBA member Frank Garza hams it up with Boxing's Hall of Fame Roberto 'Manos de Piedra' Duran while in Cancun.	STANLEY CUP FINALS: Budd Lynch (DSBA Past President & Honorary Lifetime Member), Gordie Howe (Mr. Hockey) & Mark Howe, Red Wings scout, at Joe Louis Sports Arena. PHOTO BY: Frank Garza.
DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn presents a DSBA Grant check to senior Radio/TV student George of L'Anse Creuse High School (Harrison Township at DSBA Grant Awards at the July 14, 2008 DSBA 22nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble at Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center in Shelby Township. Photo credit - Dan Graschuck.	With the loss of owner and NBA Hall of Fame Member, William Davidson, still fresh in the minds of Palace personnel, it was with delight that Detroit Shock fans greeted Mrs. Karen Davidson the new majority owner of the Pistons and WNBA SHOCK. Mrs. Davidson was joined by Tom Wilson, President of Basketball Operations, and WNBA League President, Donna Orender, to hand out the WNBA Championship rings to the 2008 team on June 8, 2009. Coach Bill Laimbeer was delighted with the ring as was DSBA-Shock MVP Deanna Nolan and her teammates....as the banner was pulled to the rafters of the Palace it joined 2 other WNBA Championship banners and 3 Pistons NBA Championship banners (not to mention Laimbeer's retired jersey). The ceremony preceeded the home opening game vs. the LA Sparks. PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.	With the loss of owner and NBA Hall of Fame Member, William Davidson, still fresh in the minds of Palace personnel, it was with delight that Detroit Shock fans greeted Mrs. Karen Davidson the new majority owner of the Pistons and WNBA SHOCK. Mrs. Davidson was joined by Tom Wilson, President of Basketball Operations, and WNBA League President, Donna Orender, to hand out the WNBA Championship rings to the 2008 team on June 8, 2009. Coach Bill Laimbeer was delighted with the ring as was DSBA-Shock MVP Deanna Nolan and her teammates....as the banner was pulled to the rafters of the Palace it joined 2 other WNBA Championship banners and 3 Pistons NBA Championship banners (not to mention Laimbeer's retired jersey). The ceremony preceeded the home opening game vs. the LA Sparks. PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.	PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.
Mrs. Karen Davidson. PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.	The ceremony preceeded the home opening game vs. the LA Sparks. PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.	PHOTO/CAPTION by: Mike Alberts.	Al the Octpus is raised to the rafters before a Stanley Cup Finals game at Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit. Photos by Jack Rosenberg In Play! Magazine www.inplaymagazine.com
Ty Tyson, the founding president of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Photo courtesy Detroit News.	Detroit Shock players and mascot help inaugurate a new Palace address at 6 Championship Drive, in Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.		Kristin Haynie �Michigan State #4 � MSU Class of 2005 � and Kristen Rasmussen # 52 MSU Class of 1999. Photo By: Mike Alberts.
Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association Executive Director George Eichorn of the Detroit Monitor, covering the Red Wings-Black Hawks playoff game at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Photo Credit: Frank Garza.	DSBA Red Wings Playoff Day luncheon on April 14th featured Coach Mike Babcock (shown) and Exec V-P & GM Ken Holland. Photo by Mike Alberts.	DSBA Red Wings Playoff Day luncheon on April 14th featured Exec V-P & GM Ken Holland (right) and DSBA President Rich Kincaide, left. Photo by Mike Alberts.	On April 27, 2009, at Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga (left) received his 2008 Tigers-DSBA Rookie of the Year Award trophy from DSBA President Richard Kincaide (left), DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, DSBA Treasurer Bill Wischman and DSBA Sergeant-at-Arms & Marketing Director Bill Harrington. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
The versatile photographer Mike Alberts of Detroit is shown in action at a recent sporting event. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	Jimmy King (right) and Brian Alexander (left) speak at the March 16, 2009 DSBA Men's Basketball Roundtable. Credit: Dan Graschuck.	Jimmy King speaks at the March 16, 2009 DSBA Men's Basketball Roundtable. Credit: Mike Alberts.	Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association official logo
Red Wings fan Kyle Anthony enjoys his 'HE SCORES!' Red Wings hockey light at Joe Louis Arena on Feb. 12, 2009. Photo by Dad Anthony.	Mike Sliev, Bill Ryan, Tom Lewand, Keri Gaither, Michelle Lewis Watts in Detroit at Ford Field for the NCAA Final Four news conference on February 9, 2009. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Lions President Tom Lewand at Ford Field for the NCAA Final Four news conference on February 9, 2009. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	U-D Mercy Athletics Director Keri Gaither at Ford Field for the NCAA Final Four news conference on February 9, 2009. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Dribblers from Edison Schools in Detroit at Ford Field for the NCAA Final Four news conference on February 9, 2009. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Valparaiso vs Detroit (2/7/09 at Calihan Hall, Detroit, Mich.) Guard Woody Payne picked up a key steal and then followed with the deciding free throw just three seconds from the finish, as he sponsored the Titans’ pulsating, 56-55 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon in Calihan Hall. Chris Hayes led the Titans with 20 points, while Michael Harrington and Eulis Stephens chipped in 10 apiece. Payne just scored three points, but his five assists, three steals and last marker from the foul line made the difference as Detroit won for the third time in five games. The Titans are now 7-16 overall as they have already matched last year’s win total, and they stand 2-11 in Horizon League play. The victory moved them to within a game of Valpo (6-18, 3-10 HL) in the conference standings. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Ty Tyson, DSBA founder, right, and Harry Heilmann, left, who succeeded Tyson as Tigers broadcaster, at a baseball luncheon in 1938. Courtesy The Detroit News.	The late Jim Grossman, right, interviews Will Robinson, left, for his upcoming book. Photo by Will Robinson Jr.
Media converging on the Tigers' new pitching coach at Comerica Park on January 24, 2009. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	The old Detroit Rockers team held a reunion at the Ignition game... here they are left to right... Andy Chapman Dan Dalzochio Tim Ernst Ian Fairbrother Bryan “Goose” Finnerty Rodrigo Gonzalez Jeff Hodgson Doug Landefeld Lars Richters Dominic Scicluna	Exciting Detroit Ignition action at Compuware Arena in Plymouth. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Exciting Detroit Ignition action at Compuware Arena in Plymouth. Photo by Mike Alberts.
New Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz at Ford Field. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	New Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz at Ford Field. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	Get a Free Book from the DSBA when you donate $25.00 to our DSBA Grant Fund.	From Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...the view along Jefferson ... Photo by Dan Graschuck
Equinox fuel cell, From Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...Photo by Dan Graschuck.	GM Spark Concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	From Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...the street light poles along Jefferson, near the RenCen ... Photo by Dan Graschuck	From Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...Joe Louis AKA the Brown Bomber greets guests ... Photo by Dan Graschuck
From outside Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...the Smart Car display outside the Ponchartrain Hotel ... Photo by Dan Graschuck	From Press Day at the 2009 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Centre...the GM-Cadillac Converge Concept ... Photo by Dan Graschuck	GUS GANAKAS -- Here's a nifty photo DSBA member Todd Cameron recovered in his pursuit of viable art for a book on Metro Detroit's High School Basketball Rivalries Photo credit belongs to the MHSAA archives.	University of Michigan played at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Dec. 20, 2008, as part of a doubleheader of college roundball. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Central Michigan played Robert Morris at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Dec. 20, 2008, as part of a doubleheader of college roundball. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	Lions RB Kevin Smith outraces a New Orleans Saints defender on Dec. 21, 2008 at Ford Field. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	Lions WR Clavin Johnson outraces a New Orleans Saints defender on Dec. 21, 2008 at Ford Field. Photo by Dan Graschuck.	The DSBA Motor City Bowl Coaches luncheon on December 11, 2008, at Detroit's Ford Field featured former MSU head coach George Perles, onetime U-M head coach Lloyd Carr of Michigan and Florida Atlantic University Owls head coach Howard Schellenberger, right, plus the CMU Chppewas head coach, not shown. Photo by Dan Graschuck and Nick Martines.
The DSBA Motor City Bowl Coaches luncheon on December 11, 2008, at Detroit's Ford Field featured the head coaches of Central Michigan University, left, and Florida Atlantic University, right, plus other special guests. Photo by Dan Graschuck and Nick Martines.	The DSBA Motor City Bowl Coaches luncheon on December 11, 2008, at Detroit's Ford Field featured former U-Mhead coach Lloyd Carr, lleft, and former MSU head coach George Perles, right, plus other guests of honor from CMU and FAU. Photo by Dan Graschuck and Nick Martines.	U-D Mercy Titans Basketball Action against St. Louis at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.	U-D Mercy Titans Basketball Action against St. Louis at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.
Raymar Morgan of the MSU Spartans at Ford Field on December 3 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge against North Carolina. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.	Marquis Gray of the MSU Spartans at Ford Field on December 3 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge against North Carolina. He is guarding Ed Davis of UNC. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.	Chris Allen and Coach Tom Izzo of the MSU Spartans at Ford Field on December 3 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge against North Carolina. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.	Travis Walton of the MSU Spartans at Ford Field on December 3 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge against North Carolina. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.
Live auction winner Don Drodzowski -- who was high-bidder on a four-team Broadcast Experience exclusive auction item -- and his grandsons Conner (with the Macomb jersey) and Kyle (Lions shirt), visit the Detroit Lions broadcast booth prior to the November 23 Lions/Bucaneers game at Ford Field. They were with Lions Radio Network broadcasters Dan Miller (play-by-play) and Jim Brandstatter (expert analysis),both DSBA Active Members. Don had previously attended a Tigers game with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price in September at Comerica Park. Next up -- the Red Wings and Pistons for this friend of the DSBA and our annual golf outing. Special thanks to DSBA Assocate Member Matt Barnhart and DSBA Actives Frank Beckmann, Jennifer Hammond and Rob Parker, and DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn (shown here) for visiting with Don and his grandsons. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.	Live auction winner Don Drodzowski -- who was high-bidder on a four-team Broadcast Experience exclusive auction item -- and his grandsons Conner (with the Macomb jersey) and Kyle (Lions shirt), visit the Detroit Lions broadcast booth prior to the November 23 Lions/Bucaneers game at Ford Field. They are shown here with Lions Radio Network broadcasters Dan Miller (play-by-play) and Jim Brandstatter (expert analysis),both DSBA Active Members. Don had previously attended a Tigers game with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price in September at Comerica Park. Next up -- the Red Wings and Pistons for this friend of the DSBA and our annual golf outing. Special thanks to DSBA Assocate Member Matt Barnhart and DSBA Actives Frank Beckmann, Jennifer Hammond and Rob Parker, and DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn for visiting with Don and his grandsons. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.	Allen Iverson, now a Piston, and then a Nugget. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins at the line of scrimmage. Photo by: Dan Graschuck.
Clinton Portis of the Washington Redskins runs rough-shod over the Detroit Lions on October 26, 2008 at Ford Field. photo credit by Dan Graschuck.	Spartan players celebrate the Paul Bunyan Trophy win over the U-M Wolverines on October 25, 2008 at Michigan Stadium. Photo by: Mike Alberts.	Javon Ringer's Fan Club as the U-M Wolverines take on the MSU Spartans on October 25, 2008 at Michigan Stadium. Photo by: Mike Alberts.	U-M Wolverines take on the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 25, 2008. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
U-M Wolverines take the field at Michigan Stadium on October 25, 2008 against the MSU Spartans. Photo by: Mike Alberts.	Ken Holland, Steve Yzerman, Jim Nill and DSBA President Richard Kincaide at the DSBA Red Wings Day on October 7, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Manon Rheaume (One of the female pioneers of professional hockey) and Dave Goetze of the Red Wings Alumni Association at the DSBA Red Wings Day on October 7, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Todd Jones Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Todd Jones Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Todd Jones Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Todd Jones Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Todd Jones Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit starting pitcher Zach Miner at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in the dugout. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez. Photo by Mike Alberts.	Comerica Park first pitch by gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay .... Rochester Hills 2004 / 2008 Swimming. Photo by Mike Alberts.
DSBA Exec Director George Eichorn, left, President Rich Kincaide, second right, and Vice President James Rein, right, present the 2007 Lions-DSBA-Pro Football Writers Media-Friendly Good Guy Award to Roy Williams on Sept. 3rd. Photo by Mike Alberts.	DSBA Exec Director George Eichorn, left, President Rich Kincaide, second right, and Vice President James Rein, right, present the 2007 Lions-DSBA Rookie of the Year Award to Gerald Alexander on Sept. 3rd. Photo by Mike Alberts.	U-M All American Ron Kramer, left, and Reggie McKenzie, right, area among those honored at Michigan Stadium in September. Photo credit-Dan Graschuck.	U-M receiver Jordan Reilly catches a touchdown versus Miami of Ohio at Michigan Stadium. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.
U-M receiver Jordan Reilly catches a touchdown versus Miami of Ohio at Michigan Stadium. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.	MSU RB Javon Ringer scores a touchdown against the EMU Eagles at Spartan Stadium. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.	MSU RB Javon Ringer excelling against the EMU Eagles at Spartan Stadium. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.	MSU placekicker Brett Swenson in action against the EMU Eagles at Spartan Stadium. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.
MSU QB Hoyer calles the play at the line of scrimmage against the EMU Eagles at Spartan Stadium. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.	Detroit Red Wings star Kris Draper takes in the action at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on August 31, 2008. Photo by Nick Martines.	A pensive Marco Andretti at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, Aug. 30-31, 2008, Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.	Pit row at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix race, August 30-31, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts.