DSBA Photos


MSU Hall of Famer Gene Washington is honored at Spartan Stadium Fall 2011 during MSU-Wisconsin ESPN night game. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
MSU Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Pistons guard Will Bynum. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Lions TE Tony Scheffler in action at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.

DSBA Treasurer Bill Wischman, DSBA Sgt-at-Arms Bill Harrington, Rob Mattina of the Detroit Red Wings.
SORCERY crew skipper Brian Smith, DSBA Officer and Marketing Director Bill Harrington, Rob Mattina of the Detroit Red Wings.
Skipper Brian Smith and Rob Mattina of the Red Wings
Bayview Commodore John Burke and Rob Mattina of the Red Wings on Nov. 3, 2011.

Detroit sports broadcaster (retired) Vito LoPiccolo and his late wife Barbara LoPiccolo. Photo courtesy: Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club.
Lions Return Specialist Stefan Logan in action against Kansas City at Ford Field in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Lions Kicker Jason Hanson in action against Kansas City at Ford Field in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Lions RB Jahvid Best in action against Kansas City at Ford Field in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford in action against Kansas City at Ford Field in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler in action at Ford Field. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Austin Jackson of the Tigers receives his 2010 DSBA-Tigers Rookie of the Year Award at Comerica Park in April 2011. Photo by: Bill Eisner.
DSBA Photographer Mike Alberts, right, with MSU Hall of Famer Mateen Cleaves at a September 2011 MSU Football Game in East Lansing. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.

City Theatre is the setting for the play 'Ernie' written by Mitch Albom. He's joined in the photo by actors and producers. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Nicklas Lidstrom of the Red Wings holds his 2011 Norris Trophy for the NHL's top defenseman. Photo courtesy of NHL.com.
DSBA Sports Exchange Premiere of our Radio Show on WDFN in May 2011. George Eichorn, host, with guests Eli Zaret and Drew Sharp.  Photo by Will Tieman.
NASCAR Sprint Car Race winner Denny Hamlin at Michigan International Speedway on June 19, 2011 at the Helluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400. Photo courtesy of Bob Benko.

Denny Hamlin wins at MIS in Brooklyn, Mich on Father's Day, June 19, 2011. Photo by Robert Benko.
DSBA Pro Team Challenge at the Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race luncheon for media on June 21, 2011. Photo courtesy of Nick Martines.
Ethan Davidson and Karen Davidson at New Pistons owner Tom Gores' media conference on June 2, 2011. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
New Pistons owner Tom Gores and Pistons FOX Sports announcer George Blaha on June 2, 2011. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.

New Pistons owner Tom Gores and his partners on June 2, 2011. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
New Pistons owner Tom Gores and Pistons President Joe Dumars on June 2, 2011. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch at the plate at Detroit's Comerica Park. Photo Courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in action at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.

DSBA President Will Tieman with the 2010 Ernie Harwell Lifetime Contribution Award for John Fountain. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Tigers DSBA Rookie of the Year for 2010 Austin Jackson, left, accepts his DSBA Award on April 26th at Comerica Park in Detroit from DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, DSBA Marketing Director Bill Harrington and DSBA Treasurer Bill Wischman. Photo courtesy of Mike Alberts.
Desiree Nicole Davila ran a well-planned race at the 2011 Boston Marathon, finishing in 2nd place by 2 seconds and setting a 4 minute PR. Her time of 2:22:38 is the fastest time ever run by an American woman in the Boston Marathon.  Her performance in this celebrated marathon has made her a celebrity. Desiree is a member of Hanson Brooks Long Distance Project based in Rochester, Michigan.  She was excited to be asked to throw out the first pitch at Comerica on Tuesday night in the first game in the Tigers vs. Seattle series. Desiree is a native of Chula Vista, California.  Both her parents and grandparents were born in the USA and she indicated in an exclusive interview that she did not know much about her lineage beyond the fact that there were some ancestors in the New Mexico area.   She attended Arizona State University. When asked about her thoughts during the Boston Marathon she indicated that she got to a point where she was pretty much up against a wall.  In the last moments of the race her body just ran out of fuel.... 'it was like going without eating for a day.' Davila dazzled the crowd at Comerica with a fresh Tiger Jersey, a smile, and a wave.  When asked about the first pitch she indicated that she was a little nervous... so she went out an practiced... 'now her arm is sore.'
From left, former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios, DRW V-P & Assistant GM Jim Nill and Asst GM Ryan Martin at the 'Red Wings Playoff Preview Day at DSBA' on April 7th. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Former Red Wings and NHL great Chris Chelios at the 'Red Wings Playoff Preview Day at DSBA' on April 7th. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Former Channel 7 News anchorman Bill Bonds at the 'Red Wings Playoff Preview Day at DSBA' on April 7th. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Fox Sports Detroit telecasters Mario Impemba and Rod Allen prior to a Tigers game. Photo courtesy of Fox Sports Detroit.
Tigers President/CEO/GM Dave Dombrowski with DSBA President Will Tieman on Feb. 9th at Detroit Tigers Day at DSBA.
Photo by: Mike Alberts.

Reporter George Eichorn at the NAIAS in Detroit. Photo by Frank Garza.
Detroit Lions PK Dave Rayner (MSU - Oxford, MI) launches his 55-yard field goal from near midfield on January 2, 2011 versus Minnesota at Ford Field. PHOTO By Mike Alberts.
At the 2010 DSBA Christmas Party at Sinbad's. President Will Tieman (right) salutes 2009-2010 Best of the Best Award recipient John Johnson of the MHSAA. Photo by Mike Alberts.
At the 2010 DSBA Christmas Party at Sinbad's. Past presidents Raymond Rolak and Ray Lane offer stories for the crowd. Photo by Mike Alberts.

A Toast is in order at the 2010 DSBA Christmas Party at Sinbad's. Past president Ray Lane offers the champagne salute. Photo by Mike Alberts.
University of Toledo linebacker Archie Donald and UT head coach Tim Beckman pose with Florida International University head coach Mario Cristobal and FIU linebacker Winston Fraser at the DSBA-Little Caesars Bowl Kickoff Luncheon in Detroit's Comerica Park on Dec. 9th. Bowl mascot 'Little Caesar Pizza Pizza' looks on. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Kathy Best Wishes Everyone Warm Wishes.
UDM Titans Men's Basketball Coach Ray McCallum. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

Lions S Louis Delmas accepts his 2009 Lions-DSBA Rookie of the Year Award at the Lions practice field in Allen Park from, left to right, Bill Harrinton, Bill Wischman, James Rein, and Past President Rich Kincaide. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Liosn Coach Jim Schwartz. Photo credit Dan Graschuck.
Lions C Dominic Raiola accepts his Lions-DSBA-PFWAA Media Friendly Good Guy Award at the Lions practice field in Allen Park from, left to right, Bill Wischman, James Rein, Bill Harrington and Rich Kincaide. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Lions KR Stegan Logan on Oct. 31, 2010, versus Washington, at Ford Field. Photo credit Mike Alberts.

Paul Carey, DSBA Honorary Lifetime Member, far left, presents Barbara Flemming, with Bill Flemming's Michigan Sports Hall of Fame plaque on Sept. 13, 2010. Scott Lesher of the MSHOF at far right. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Lions LB Julian Peterson makes a tackle on the Washington Redskins on October 31, 2010, at Ford Field. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.
Lions QB Matt Stafford hands off to RB Kevin Smith at Ford Field. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.
The late Ron Kramer (third from left) and late James Hunter (far right) with unknown (left) and Pistons broadcaster Mark Champion, at the George Blaha 2010 Celebrity Golf Charity event. Photo by Nick Martines.

The Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2010 includes: Jim Bibbs (men's track and field coach), Ed Budde (football), Steve Garvey (baseball/football), Linda Gustavson (swimming), Dr. Nell Jackson (women's track and field coach/administrator), Ron Mason (hockey coach/athletics director), Julius McCoy (basketball), Percy Snow (football), Ken Walsh (swimming) and Lorenzo White (football).  By Mike Alberts.
Detroit Red Wings at DSBA. Red Wings GM Ken Holland, Asst. GM Jim Nill, broadcasters Ken Daniels (far left) and Ken Kal (far right) with Rev. Tom Griffin.  Photo by Dan Graschuck.
DSBA Christmas Party at Sindbad's in December 2008. Clockwise from upper left: Rich Kincaide, Ray Lane, Ernie Harwell and Budd Lynch. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
DSBA Golf Committee Volunters including Chairman Dennis Davidson and Executive Director George Eichorn on July 12th at Cherry Creek.

DSBA Active Members Dan Miller, left, and Jim Brandstatter, right, emcee the annual Detroit Lions Charities Golf outing in June 2010. Photo courtesy Detroit Lions Media Relations.
The APBA Gold Cup, run July 9-11 on the Detroit River, has a new title sponsor in Jarvis Property Restoration of Harrison Township, Michigan.
Former State Boxing Commissioner Stuart Kirschenbaum, left, with Grammy Award artist Aretha Franklin June 30th at Detroit's Motor City Casino for the Kronk Boxing fundraiser. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Miguel Cotto - WBA Super Welterweight World Champion - talks to Emmanuel Steward his trainer on June 30th at the Kronk fundraiser in Detroit's Motor City Casino. Photo by Mike Alberts.

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame chairman James Conrad, center, with previous inductees Greg Luzinski, left, and Tom Paciorek on June 24th at Hockeytown Cafe. The event was 'National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Day at DSBA.' Photo Credit: Frank Garza.
Thoroughbred racing at Pinnacle Race Course in New Boston, near Romulus.

Ernie Harwell lays in state at Comerica Park. Photo by Laura Loviska.

Ernie Harwell lays in state at Comerica Park. Photo by Laura Loviska.
Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Tigers second baseman Carlos Guilln. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Pitcher Rick Porcello of the Tigers accepts his 2009 Tigers-DSBA Rookie of the Year Award from Past President Rich Kincaide, Vice President Jim Rein, Executive Director George Eichorn and Marketing Director Bill Harrington. PHOTO CREDIT-Mike Alberts.
Ernie Harwell's Memory is captured on Comerica Park scoreboard.
-Photo by Laura Loviska
Frozen Four Honorary co-chairmen Bill Ford Jr. and Christopher Ilitch. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck.
MSU Coach Tom Izzo consults with a player in 2010 action at Breslin. Photo by Mike Alberts.

ESPN's Erin Andrews and Coach Tom Izzo of MSU. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Gordon Hayward of Butler.  Photo by Mike Alberts.
The DSBA joins all Detroit Lions fans in congratulation Dick LeBeau on his upcoming induction into the Class of 2010 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Photo Credit: Detroit Lions Inc.
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.

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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.

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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.
PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS

PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS
PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS
PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS
PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS

PHOTOS BY MIKE ALBERTS
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
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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.

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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.
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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.
#3 Helio Castroneves at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on August 30-31, 2008. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
Indy Racing League series driver Danica Patrick at the Detroit Belle Grand Prix on August 31st. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
Freshman RB Sam McGuffie scores a touchdown for Michigan against Utah on August 30th at Michigan Stadium. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.

New U-M Football Head Coach Rich Rodriguez (with a Michigan State Trooper) lead the team onto the field at Michigan Stadium on August 30th. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.
DSBA Associate Members Bob Tripi, left, and George Eichorn, right, interview Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Indy Car Series driver  Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske. Photo Credit: Robert Benko.
Helio Castroneves stopped by Comerica for a visit and chatted with FSN Detroit's John Keating (left). Photo by: Mike Alberts.
DSBA President Rich Kincaide, left, presents Past President Ken Kal, right, with his 2007 Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting at the DSBA Media Event on August 20, 2008 at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit which featured Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker and A.J. Foyt Team driver Darren Manning, right. Photo Credit: Robert Benko.

DSBA Media Event on August 20, 2008 at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit featured Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker, left, and A.J. Foyt Team driver Darren Manning, right. Photo Credit: Robert Benko.
Carl Edwards wins the 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Photo by Robert Benko.
Carl Edwards celebrates his 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Photo by Robert Benko.
Carl Edwards celebrates his 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Photo by Robert Benko.

Photo by Mike Alberts. Smith Muñiz, a native of Puerto Rico, has an extensive Spanish-language broadcasting résumé, including TV play-by-play and pre- and post-game hosting for the New York Mets, Yankees and MLB International. The longtime Spanish play-by-play voice for the New York Knicks, Smith Muñiz also serves in that capacity for the New York Jets, Monday Night Football for Univision Radio, as well as Army football. Other national duties have included working as color commentator for Super Bowl XLI and XLII, as both the English- and Spanish-language sideline reporter for Westwood One during the broadcast of the first NFL regular-season game in Mexico City in 2005, and as color commentator during the 1997 and 1998 NBA Playoffs. A former sportswriter for the Hartford Courant, the New York Daily News and Spain’s largest newspaper, El País, Smith Muñiz started his Spanish-language broadcast career in 1991 with ESPN International calling Australian Rules Football before graduating to major events such as the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and World Series. He is president of Smith Muñiz Productions, a New York-based company that helps diverse clients such as MSG, HBO (Real Sports and Hard Knocks) and Major League Baseball reach the Hispanic market.

Burgos, a noted educator and author, brings a unique perspective to the Tigers Spanish-language telecast. He is an associate history professor at the University of Illinois specializing in U.S. Latino history, African-American studies, sport history and urban history. In 2007, Burgos published his award-winning book, Playing America’s Game(s): Baseball, Latinos and the Color Line, that examines the impact of the incorporation of Latinos in U.S. professional baseball had on baseball’s color line and racial understandings. The Latin American Studies Association selected the book for its inaugural Latino Book Award, and the Society of American Baseball Researchers named it a finalist for the best baseball history or biography in 2007. Burgos, who earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan, also was a contributing author to the 2006 book Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African American Baseball. He served on the screening and voting committees for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2006 special election on the Negro Leagues, and consulted on the Hall’s ¡Béisbol- Baseball!: The Shared Pastime project.
Lions hurdles at the team's headquarters in Allen Park. Dan Graschuck photo.
Lions Coach Rod Marinelli greets fans at the team's headquarters in Allen Park. Dan Graschuck photo.
Tiger Stadium demolition continues at The Corner, Michigan and Trumbull. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

Lion Dwight Smith of Detroit Central signs fans autographs at the team's headquarters in Allen Park. Dan Graschuck photo.
Lions Coach Rod Marinelli addresses the DSBA and assembled media on July 24 at the team's headquarters in Allen Park. MIKE ALBERTS photo.
Detroit Tigers Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen and Maguel Cabrera and their families on Fiesta Tigres' Night August 9th at Comerica Park, Detroit. MIKE ALBERTS Photo.
Fiesta tigres'  ... August 9, 2008 at Comerica Park, Detroit.  Senors Beliard, Dolci, Lopez, Polanco, Rodney,
Santiago, etc. Photo by Mike Alberts.  

Winner Padraig Harrington at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club, August 10, 2008. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Runnerup Sergio Garcia at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club, August 10, 2008. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
DSBA 2007 Ty Tyson Award winner Ken Kal of WXYT-AM & 97.1FM The Ticket at the July 14, 2008 DSBA 22nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble at Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center in Shelby Township. Photo credit - Dan Graschuck.
DSBA Prize Award winner at the July 14, 2008 DSBA 22nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble at Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center in Shelby Township. On the left is DSBA Golf Committee Chairman Dennis Davidson. Photo credit - Dan Graschuck.

From left, DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, Spring Arbor University Academic Advisor Malachi Crane, Spring Arbor student Ryan Carroll and DSBA President Richard Kincaide, at the 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.
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.
From left, DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, Warren Consolidated Schools/WCS-TV academic advisor Candise Watts and DSBA President Richard Kincaide at the 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.
Fox-2 sports reporter and DSBA Active member Jennifer Hammond is seen interviewing Helio Castroneves of the Indy Racing League. Photo courtesy: Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.

2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup action on the Detroit River. The 2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup is run July 11-13. Photos by Nick Martines.
Brandon Inge and teammate at Comerica Park in 2008. Photo by: Mike Alberts/Dan Graschuck.
Brandon Inge is congratulated at Comerica Park. Photo by: Mike Alberts/Dan Graschuck.
Brandon Inge is congratulated at Comerica Park in the Tigers dugout. Photo by: Mike Alberts/Dan Graschuck.

Brandon Inge at bat for the Detroit Tigers. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
Brandon Inge behind the plate for the Detroit Tigers. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
Shortstop Edgar Renteria hits one out against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Red Wings center Kris Draper and his son enjoy Opening Day on March 31 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Detroit Shock player Deanna Nolan received the 2007 DSBA/Shock Player of the Year Award on June 4, 2008, at the Palace in Auburn Hills from DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, right, and DSBA Secretary Jim Grossman. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
A Russian pilot from St. Petersburg, poses with his plane in the Red Bull Air Races World Series, at Detroit City Airport. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Pilot for the Red Bull Air Races World Series, at Detroit City Airport. Photo by Mike Alberts.
DSBA President Rich Kincaide (right) at the media walking pit tour on May 30, 2008, for the Red Bull Air Races World Series, at Detroit City Airport. He is interviewing the eventual race champion in Detroit -- KIRBY CHAMBLISS. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Red Wings Captain Nick Lidstrom led the 2008 Red Wings to the Stanley Cup. The 4-2 Finals series win against the Pittsburgh Penguins drew large TV ratings and media exposure for the NHL. Photo credit: unknown.
Get ready for the Red Bull Detroit Air Race World Series, May 31-June 1 in downtown Detroit on the river. The Asian Village area will serve as media headquarters. Join us May 30th at Time TBD at Asian Village (adjacent to Ren Cen) for a Special Media and DSBA event including a Pit Tour.  RSVP: 586-558-9103 or Dsba1@yahoo.com now!
UDM Titans Men's Golf Team senior co-captain Mikhial Pasic. Photo by Mike Alberts.
UDM Titan freshman golfer Jeff Clarridge, who was the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year.  Photo by Mike Alberts.

UDM Titans Men's Golf Coach Mark Engel (left) with senior co-captain, Mikhial Pasic. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Red Wings Vice President Steve Yzerman and V-P/General Manager Ken Holland with the 2008 President's Trophy, at the DSBA Media Luncheon April 8, 2008, at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Red Wings Vice President Steve Yzerman and V-P/General Manager Ken Holland with the 2008 President's Trophy, at the DSBA Media Luncheon April 8, 2008, at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
DSBA President Richard Kincaide takes in a Tigers game with his daughter at Comerica Park. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.

DSBA Tigers Rookie of the Year for 2007 Ryan Raburn accepts his award on April 26, 2008, at Comerica Park from (left to right) DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, Secretary Jim Grossman, President Richard Kincaide and Vice President James Rein in ceremonies prior to the Tigers/Angels FOX Sports National Telecast. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
Metro Network anchor/reporter Alisha Z.  Photo by Mike Alberts.
Horizon Conference staff work the NCAA Regional Finals at Ford Field in March 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Elite Eight action with Kansas and Davidson at Ford Field on March 28, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

A proud Davidson College cheerleader squad at the Sweet Sixteen at Ford Field on March 28, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight action at Ford Field on March 28, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
A proud Kansas Jawhawks squad at the NCAA Midwest Regionals at Ford Field on March 28, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
A proud Lions executive V-P Tom Lewand at the Sweet Sixteen at Ford Field on March 28, 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Longtime DSBA Active Member Tom Ryan and stadium PA announcer is shown next to U-D Mercy Athletics Director Keri Gaither at the NCAA Midwest Regional at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Miss American KIRSTEN HAGLUND of Farmington Hills at Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 31, 2008 for the Tigers/Royals. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 31, 2008 for the Tigers/Royals. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 31, 2008 for the Tigers/Royals. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 31, 2008 for the Tigers/Royals. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 31, 2008 for the Tigers/Royals. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Horizon League Representatives at NCAA Ford Field
Pistons Fox Sports Net and Channel 20 announcers Greg Kelser, left, and DSBA Active Member George Blaha, right, announce a home game at The Palace. Photo by Mike Alberts.


The C6R Compuware Mobile 1 Corvette on display to advertise the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix to be run Labor Day Weekend on Belle Isle. Photo by Dan Graschuck/Mike Alberts.

A racecar on display to advertise the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix to be run Labor Day Weekend on Belle Isle. Photo by Dan Graschuck/Mike Alberts.

Detroit fighter Mary Jo Sanders, left, and challenger Holly Holms in a press preview for their IFBA World Championship bout scheduled for June 13, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.
Detroit Pistons 1989 World Championship team player John Salley, left, with James Baby Blue Edwards at a recent Pistons home game in Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Pistons backup center/forward Walter Hermann battles for a rebound against Indiana Pacers center Troy Murphy of Notre Dame. Photo by Mike Alberts/Dan Graschuck.
Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace sets up a play against an opposing Indiana Pacers player in a recent game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Dan Graschuck and Mike Alberts.

Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace challenges a call made by NBA referee Steve Javie in a recent game. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.
All-Star guard Chauncey Billups leads the Pistons in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts/Dan Graschuck.
Poster for the new HBO Documentary on Joe Louis. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
ZEMORA DAVIS ... DETROIT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL in action from the U-D Mercy Lady Titans game at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Pumped up University of Detroit Mercy basketball fans at Calihan Hall. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Z. EVERINGHAM - GROSSE ILE MI, in action from the U-D Mercy Titans game at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts.
JON GOODE 5-10 FLINT CENTRAL SO, in action from the U-D Mercy Titans game at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts.
MYCHAEL BROOM 6-5 SO PHOENIX ARIZONA, in action from the U-D Mercy Titans game at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Detroit Tigers President/CEO/GM Dave Dombrowski addresses the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association on 'Tigers Day at the DSBA' in February at Hockeytown Cafe in downtown Detroit. Tigers radio broadcasters & DSBA member Dan Dickerson was emcee. Photo credit: Nick Martines.
Detroit Tigers radio broadcaster & DSBA Member Dan Dickerson at Tigers Day at the DSBA in February at Hockeytown Cafe. Photo by Nick Martines.
DSBA President Richard Kincaide at Tigers Day at the DSBA on February 6, 2008 at Hockeytown Cafe. Photos by Mike Alberts.
DSBA Member Frank Garza (left), international boxing referee,  and Dr. Stuart Kirschenbaum, former State Boxing Commissioner, address the DSBA at the premiere of the Joe Louis HBO documentary February 20, 2008, at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

DSBA President Rich Kincaide addresses those gathered on Feb. 20, 2008 at the Charles Wright Museum in Detroit to screen the new HBO documentary on boxer Joe Louis. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
A dejected Monterrey LaPaZa MISL goaltender at Compuware Arena after facing the Detroit Ignition scorers in a game in January 2008. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Ignition forward #17 Jamar Beasley leads the team out of the locker room at Compuware Arena in Plymouth in a recent game versus Monterrey La Raza. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.
Detroit Ignition forward Jamar Beasley leads cheers for his team in a recent game at Plymouth Compuware Arena. Mike Alberts Photo.

Defender Abraham Francois of Detroit Ignition in a recent game against Monterrey at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth. Photo credit: Mike Alberts.
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Richard 'Rip' Hamilton drives the lane in a recent game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Pistons/Orlando Magic game action (Pistons All-Star guard Richard 'Rip' Hamilton on the left) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Detroit Pistons/Orlando Magic game action (Pistons forward Antonio McDyess on the right) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Detroit Pistons/Orlando Magic game action (Piston Amir Johnson on the right) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.
RYAN FIELD OF FSN DETROIT INTERVIEWS LLOYD CARR AT PISTONS VS. KINGS AT THE PALACE. RON ARTEST AND SPENCER HAWES IN FOREGROUND. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts
Checking out the new DSBA backdrop at the Annual Holiday Party at Sindbad's are DSBA officials, from left, George Eichorn, Bill Harrington, Rich Kincaide, Jim Grossman and Bill Wischman. Photo by: Nick Martines.
DSBA Photographer Dan Graschuck, at a DSBA Christmas Party at Sindbad's in Detroit.

Checking out the new DSBA backdrop at the Annual Holiday Party at Sindbad's are, from left, Tom Ryan, Jim Grossman, George Eichorn, Mark Blancke of Sindbad's, Jim Stark, Bill Harrington and Dennis Davidson. Photo by: Nick Martines.
Kaine Geldart’s goal at 0:57 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and the Plymouth Whalers went on to defeat the Guelph Storm, 3-1, in an Ontario Hockey League game played Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, before 3,007 at Compuware Arena. Photo Courtesy: Plyouth Whalers.
University of Detroit Mercy Titans basketball player #11 Zach Everingham 6'4' 180 SR from Grosse Ile. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons. Photo by Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

The shot of J. O'Neal vs Antonio McDyess is significant, as I believe he is the last of the Palace brawl player participants now that Ron Artest and Stephan Jackson have moved on...Photo credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
University of Detroit Mercy Titans basketball player #11 Zach Everingham 6'4' 180 SR from Grosse Ile. Photo by Mike Alberts.

The 1977 Detroit Titans Recognition Day was held on Dec. 29, 2007 at U-D Mercy Calihan Hall. Photo by Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

Chauncey Billups (l.) out runs Jason Kidd of New Jersey at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
The 2007 Detroit Red Wings DSBA Rookie of the Year Award to forward Jiri Hudler.
(From left) Bill Harrington, Jim Grossman, Jim Stark, Rob Otto  and George Eichorn present forward Jiri Hudler his DSBA-Red Wings Rookie of the Year Award prior to the Nov. 27, 2007 Red Wings-Calgary Flames game at Joe Louis Arena. Photo credit: Steve McClellan.
DSBA Associate Member Risa Balayem. Photo credit: Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

New AAFL Michigan Team Coach John Fontes (second left) and club esecutives at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
New AAFL Michigan Team Coach John Fontes with his daughter and wife at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald loses the ball to an interception by a New York Giants defender at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald loses the ball to an interception by a New York Giants defender at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald loses the ball to an interception by a New York Giants defender at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Lions -  New York Giants at Ford Field. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Lions running back Kevin Jones (34) carries the ball against the NY Giants at Ford Field on November 18, 2007. Photo by Mile Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Michigan-Ohio State action in Ann Arbor on Nov. 17, 2007. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Michigan-Ohio State action in Ann Arbor on Nov. 17, 2007. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Michigan-Ohio State action in Ann Arbor on Nov. 17, 2007. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Michigan-Ohio State action in Ann Arbor on Nov. 17, 2007. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Johnathon Banks NABO Cruiserweight Champ from Ecorse, Michigan came in at exactly 200 lbs with a record of 17/0 13KO's against Derrick Brown of NY, NY 13/3 11 KO's and 197 lbs.  It took the champ all twelve rounds to defend his title in a fight where Brown went down once in the 8th round.  Brown looked tired and as if the powerful Banks was wearing him when he went to the wrong corner in the 9th round, however he came back for the last two rounds with energy and the fight went the distance.  The judges scores were:
Gerard White 118-108, Ted Gimza 119-107, and Jerry Jakubco 117-109.  The referee was Ron Cunningham.

Three of Emanuel Steward's best fighters took the ring in the pro-card recently at Plymouth Whalers' Compuware Arena. Jason Cintron of Reading, Pa. at 140.5 lbs. (6/0 1KO) went the full six rounds with Chris Hill of Kansas City , MO. (4/12/1 2ko) at 141 lbs.   While the fight was full of energy Hill took a whipping in going the distance.  A unanimous decision all three judges scoring 60/54.  The referee was Ansel Stewart.
Rick Mahorn, coach of the Detroit Shock, and a Pistons Bad Boy, chats on NBA TV with host Ahmad Rashad recently.
DSBA member Mike Alberts is seen photographing Detroit Lion Shaun McDonald along the sidelines at Ford Field in a game against the Denver Broncos.
Jon Kitna prepares to pass in the Denver Game. Photo by: Dan Graschuck.

100 meetings between MSU & U of M. Photo by Mike Alberts.
MSU Coach Mark Dantonio leads his team onto the field for the 100th meeting of MSU vs U of M. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
100 meetings between MSU & U of M. Photo by Mike Alberts.
100 meetings between MSU & U of M. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

Detroit Lion defensive standout Shaun Rogers clears the smoke of the tunnel at the start of the Denver Game. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Lions wide receiver Mike Furrey throws the ball into the stands after scoring vs. Denver. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Boxing Hall of Fame Manager-Trainer Emanuel Steward with two of his fighters promoting the card at Plymouth Compuware Arena on Nov. 15th: Andy Lee (left) & Johnathan Banks (right).

Andy Lee(r.) and Emanuel Steward.
Andy Lee (far right), Emanuel Steward (upper left), & Johnathan Banks (center) with an unidentified youth.
DSBA President Jim Stark (l.) presents Lions WR Mike Furrey his 2006 Lions-DSBA Rookie of Year Award in Allen Park. Photo by Deanna Caldwell.
Red Wings GM Ken Holland chats with Robert Benko of Sanilac Broadcasting Company October 11, 2007 at the DSBA Media Event at Hockeytown Cafe in downtown Detroit. Photo by Steve Purdy & Bob Dorogi.

Red Wings GM Ken Holland addresses the October 11, 2007 DSBA Media Event at Hockeytown Cafe in downtown Detroit. Photo by Robert Benko.
Kevin Jones of the Lions jumps into the Ford Field stands following his touchdown run against the Chicago Bears on September 30, 2007. Photo credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
A Lions touchdown against the Chicago Bears on September 30, 2007. Photo credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck
Lions jumps on the Bears at Ford Field on September 30, 2007. Photo credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck

Tatum Bell of the Lions at Ford Field running against the Chicago Bears on September 30, 2007. Photo credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck
Jennifer Hammond of Fox-2 (WJBK-TV) interviews veteran Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter on Media Day on October 1, 2007 in Auburn Hills. DSBA Associate Member Kevin Grigg of the Pistons is at far right. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Mark Wilson (left) of WCHB-AM interviews Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace at Media Day on October 1, 2007 in Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Media hordes interview Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace at Media Day on October 1, 2007 in Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Don Shane of WXYZ-TV7 interviews a Pistons player at Media Day on October 1, 2007 in Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski (left) and manager Jim Leyland (center) honor Tigers players Ivan Rodriguez, Carlos Guillen, Curtis Granderson and Todd Jones for 2007 personal achievements prior to the Tigers home game with Minnesota. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Comerica Park is filled for the Tigers/Royals on Sept. 21, 2007. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Lions WR Roy Williams in action on Sept. 16, 2007 at Ford Field after losing his helmet during a missed tackle by the Vikings. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

A Vikings fan at Ford Field on Sept. 16, 2007. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Lions QB Jon Kitna in action against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 16, 2007 at Ford Field. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Actor Russell Crowe and U-M Football Coach Lloyd Carr following the U-M-Notre Dame game Sept. 15, 2007, at Michigan Stadium. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tryouts for Detroit's new football game were held recently at Ford Field. Through his career as a professional quarterback, Brian Mann, right, has landed roles as a body double for quarterback roles such as Adam Sandler's double in the remake of The Longest Yard and the role as the quarterback in Invincible. Walter Church is on the left. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Team USA vs. Team Brazil action in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Team USA vs. Team Brazil action in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Team USA vs. Team Brazil action in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Mike Alberts.
American tennis star Serena Williams at the U.S. Open in New York. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

American tennis star Serena Williams at the U.S. Open in New York. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Roger Penske of Penske Racing Team, inc., speaks to the media prior to the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Kiss rocker Gene Simmons at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
American tennis star James Blake at the U.S. Open in New York. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

Racing at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
U-M Wolverines Football Coach Lloyd Carr (center) prepares his team for its pre-season 2007 team photo in Ann Arbor. Photo courtesy of Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.
U-M Wolverines Football Coach Lloyd Carr (right) prepares his team for its pre-season 2007 team photo in Ann Arbor. Photo courtesy of Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.
A specially-designed IndyCar for the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, set for August 31-September 2, in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.

A specially-designed American Le Mans Series car for the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, set for August 31-September 2, in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
A specially-designed American Le Mans Series car for the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, set for August 31-September 2, in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
A specially-designed American Le Mans Series car for the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, set for August 31-September 2, in Detroit. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
U-M Wolverines Football Coach Lloyd Carr (left) prepares his team for its pre-season 2007 team photo in Ann Arbor. Photo courtesy of Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

MSU Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio.  Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
Latino Night at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
Detroit Tigers mascot, Paws, goes Latin on Latino Night at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.
Latino Night at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Grascuck.

Lions lineman Cory Redding speaks to a Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association and beat reporters Training Camp press conference in Allen Park recently. Photo by Mike Alberts.
Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli speaks to a Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association and beat reporters Training Camp press conference in Allen Park recently. Photo by Mike Alberts.
DSBA President Jim Stark (right) presents Past President Jim Brandstatter with his Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting (for 2006 accomplishments) at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park recently. Photo by: Mike Alberts.
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame held its Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational June 18 at Plum Hollow in Southfield. Here is the group photo by Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts Photography.

DSBA Officers, from left, Rob Otto (Vice President), Bill Harrington (Sergeant-at-Arms), Jim Grossman (Secretary) and Jim Stark (President) with the APBA Gold Cup trophy recently at Sindbad's On The River. Photo by: Dan Graschuck/Mike Alberts.
DSBA and Detroit Monitor sports photographer Dan Graschuck captures a great catch by Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson during the Tigers/Red Sox game July 8, 2007 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
DSBA and Detroit Monitor sports photographer Dan Graschuck captures a great catch by Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson during the Tigers/Red Sox game July 8, 2007 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
DSBA and Detroit Monitor sports photographer Dan Graschuck captures a great catch by Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson during the Tigers/Red Sox game July 8, 2007 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

DSBA and Detroit Monitor sports photographer Dan Graschuck captures a great catch by Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson during the Tigers/Red Sox game July 8, 2007 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
DSBA and Detroit Monitor sports photographer Dan Graschuck captures a great catch by Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson during the Tigers/Red Sox game July 8, 2007 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Tigers All-Star SS Carlos Guillen (l.) and OF Magglio Ordonez in the Tigers dugout at Comerica Park prior to a recent game. Phot Credit: Dan Graschuck-Mike Alberts.

Detroit Tigers Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez is tagged out at home plate in a recent Tigers/Cardinals game at Comerica Park. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Clarke Scholes, Ray Scott and Steve Yzerman are announced as inductees for the Class of 2007 for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Clarke Scholes, Ray Scott and Steve Yzerman are announced as inductees for the Class of 2007 for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Photo by Dan Graschuck.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame member Ernie Harwell, a Lifetime Honorary Member of the DSBA, left, works alongside Fox Sports Net Detroit Tigers play-by-play voice Mario Impemba, right, at a recent Tigers game at Comerica Park. Harwell was substituting for the vacationing Rod Allen. Impemba & Allen are both DSBA Active Members. Photo by Dan Graschuck.

DSBA Honorary Lifetime Member Ernie Harwell returns to handle game analysis recently on Fox Sports Net Detroit at Comerica Park. Photo courtesy Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.
-Detroit Shock teammates enjoy receiving their WNBA 2006 Championship rings and banner-raising ceremony May 19 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo by Mike Alberts.
-Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom in a pregame skate at Joe Louis Arena. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck.
-DSBA Tigers 2006 Rookie of the Year Justin Verlander accepts his award from DSBA President Jim Stark, DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn & DSBA Vice President Rob Otto prior to the Tigers/Twins game April 29th at Comerica Park. PHOTO by: Mike Alberts.

-A dejected Ben Wallace of the Chicago Bulls at The Palace of Auburn Hills after seeing his team go down 2-0 in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Photo by Mile Alberts & Dan Graschuck.



-Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Gary Shieffeld rounds third and heads home after slugging a home run at Comerica Park. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Tigers fan who loves Gary 'Chef' Sheffield. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.
Nate Robertson of the Detroit Tigers. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.
Nate Robertson of the Detroit Tigers. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.

Todd Jones of the Detroit Tigers. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.
Brandon Inge of the Detroit Tigers. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.
Brandon Inge(l.) and Omar Infante of the Detroit Tigers. Photo courtesy Mike Alberts.
Detroit Lions No. 1 draft choice (overall No.2) Calvin Johnson of Georgia Tech chats with FSN Detroit sports reporter Ryan Field at Comerica Park before the April 29 Tigers-Twins game. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.

DSBA presents John Fountain (third left) with a Charity Fund Grant of $1,000.00 for his college broadcasting scholarship program at Eastern Michigan University. Joining Fountain at this Ypsilanti event, from left, DSBA Vice President Rob Otto, DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn and DSBA President Jim Stark.
Jamar Beasley of the Detroit Ignition receives his MISL Most Valuable Player award and a second award from Steve Ryan, center, Commissioner, Major Indoor Soccer League, and Coach Mark Pulisic, left, at a recent Ignition Game. Photo Credit: Mike Alberts.
DSBA Red Wings Playoff Preview Day on April 10, 2008 featured, from left, USA Today hockey writer Kevin Allen, former Red Wings player/coach Johnny Wilson, and current Red Wings vice president/GM Ken Holland.
Tigers outfielder/DH Gary Sheffield in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.

Tigers outfielder/DH Gary Sheffield in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tigers closer Todd Jones in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tigers infielder Omar Infante in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tigers LF/DH Carlos Guillen in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida. Photo by Mike Alberts.

Tigers and Red Sox players scuffle in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.
Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.

Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.
Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.
Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.
Detroit Ignition 'Brazil Night' action as captured by DSBA photojournalist Mike Alberts of Detroit.

DSBA and El Central photographer Mike Alberts catches George Blaha (r.) and Gregory Kelser (l.) interviewing All-Star Chauncey Billups of the Pistons after a recent home game at the Palace in Auburn Hills.
Central Michigan's Drew Mormino, Doug Kress, Head Coach Jeff Quinn and Middle Tennessee's Head Coach Rick Stockstill, Clint Marks, with Make-A-Wish Foundation Honoree Brian Lefere (Photo by Dan Graschuck).
Steve Yzerman's No. 19 sweater is permanently retired at Joe Louis Arena on Jan. 2, 2007. Photo By: Dan Graschuck.
Steve Yzerman speaks to the sellout crowd at Joe Louis Arena on Jan. 2, 2007, on 'Steve Yzerman Night' as his No. 19 sweater is permanently retired. Photo By: Dan Graschuck.

-Eli Zaret of my20 TV interviews Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe at a recent Detroit Pistons game in Auburn Hills. Monroe and his Tiger teammates earned a cool $292,000 each (full share) for winning the A.L. pennant. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe and third baseman Brandon Inge. Monroe and his Tiger teammates earned a cool $292,000 each (full share) for winning the A.L. pennant. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
Photographers Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts caught a chilly Gary Sheffield, then of the NY Yankees (now of the Tigers!) at Comerica Park in early October prior to the Tigers/Yanks AL Divisional Series.
Central Michigan's Doug Cress, Miss Michigan Angela Corsi, and Central Michigan 's Drew Mormino (Photo by Robert Benko).

George Perles with Motor City Bowl Trophy. Photo By: Robert Benko.
DSBA Vice President Rob Otto opens the Motor City Bowl DSBA Coaches News Conference on Dec. 7, 2006, at Ford Field Atrium in Detroit. Photo By: Robert Benko.
The University of Detroit Mercy Titans host the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in a recent non-conference men's NCAA basketball game at Calihan Hall in Detroit, Michigan. PHOTO BY: Mike Alberts.
From left, Luther Bradley, Ernie Clark, Eric Hipple and Scott Kowalkowski, speak at the Nov. 15, 2006, DSBA Lions Alumni Thanksgiving Retrospective at Hockeytown Cafe in downtown Detroit. Photo by: Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

Spirit of Detroit statue with its Detroit Tigers jersey, in honor of the Tigers/St. Louis Cardinals 2006 World Series. PHOTO BY: Robert Benko.
Budd Lynch, left, accepts his 2005 Ty Tyson Award from DSBA Executive Director George Eichorn, center, and DSBA President Ken Kal, on October 24, at Joe Louis Arena, for the annual Red Wings Day at the DSBA. Photo by: Robert Benko.
DSBA Associate Member Steve Hagar (right) greets Detroit's Adam Cardinal Maida at a recent benefit dinner.
DSBA photographers Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts met up with, left to right, boxers Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini and Bronco McKart, promoter Carlos Illnas, and boxers Mary Jo Sanders, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns, Cornelius 'K9' Bundrage and Michael Moorer.

Two Detroit Lions players received their 2005 awards recently in Allen Park. Here, fullback Cory Schlesinger receives his 2005 DSBA-Pro Football Writers 'Good Guy Media Friendly' Award recently at the Lions HQ and Training Facility, from DSBA Secretary Jim Grossman (left) and DSBA Vice President Rob Otto (right). Previous Good Guy Award winners are Jason Hanson and Dre Bly. PHOTO BY MIKE ALBERTS.
Two Detroit Lions players received their 2005 awards recently in Allen Park. Shaun Cody (pictured here) receives his 2005 DSBA-Lions Rookie of the Year Award from DSBA Vice President Rob Otto, right, and Secretary Jim Grossman. Running back Cory Schlesinger received his DSBA-Pro Football Writers 'Good Guy Media Friendly' Award the same day at the Lions Allen Park HQ and Training Facility. PHOTO BY MIKE ALBERTS.
DETROIT LIONS HEAD COACH Rod Marinelli addresses the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association on the eve of the Lions' 2006 Training Camp opener in Allen Park. Photo Courtesy of Michael Alberts.
Ken Kal hands out a cool $2,500 from the DSBA Charity Fund to female students at Mount Clemens High School's broadcasting program, 'Bath City Beat,' at the July 10, 2006 DSBA 20th Annual Charity Golf Scramble in Shelby Township at Cherry Creek Golf Club. Photo Credit: Dan Graschuck & Mike Alberts.

DSBA photographers Dan Graschuck and Mike Alberts found actors Tom Hanks and Ron Howard in box seats at a July 2006 Tigers game at Comerica Park.