Jim Brandstatter | |
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 Brandstatter in 2019 | |
| Born | 1949 or 1950 (age 74–75) East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other names | "Brandy", "Duke" |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
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| Spouse | Robbie Timmons |
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| Michigan Wolverines – No. 76 | |
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | 1971 |
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| High school | East Lansing (MI) |
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| Website | www |
Jim Brandstatter (born 1949 or 1950)[1] is an American former sportscaster. He served as a radio announcer for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1979 to 2021, and for the Detroit Lions from 1987 to 2017.[2] Brandstatter is also a sports television show host and former radio show host; both TV and radio shows about Michigan football.
Brandstatter played college football for the Wolverines, from 1969 to 1972, where he was a standout offensive tackle. Brandstatter has written two non-fiction books about UM experiences, both of which were best-sellers in the sports category. His other positions include the two-time president of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Brandstatter leaving the Detroit Lions radio broadcast was announced on July 10, 2018.[3]
- ^ Cohen, Michael; Sabin, Rainer (September 5, 2021). "Michigan Left Hoping for Best on WR Bell's Leg Injury". The Detroit Free Press. p. D2.
Brandstatter, 71, has been one of the voices of Michigan football for more than four decades.
- ^ Dan Caesar (April 18, 2014). "Media Views: Alum Dierdorf to broadcast Michigan games". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ RE: Jim Brandstatter NFL.com, July 10, 2018