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RIP Don Shane

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RIP Don Shane

Post by Honeyman » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:17 am

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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by MWmetalhead » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:23 am

That's horrible news; he was too young.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Robert Faygo » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:36 am

Too young indeed.

One of the few that were able to succeed at having fun with being a sports reporter without crossing over into becoming a parody of themselves.

Condolences to everyone that knew/worked with him.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by senpaisai » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:37 am

His banter on the set with Billy was always a treat. They'd fight. They'd joke. I'll never forget the times Don would turn up in the studio with reading glasses on the tip on his nose, grey toupee, and Bill Bonds just losing it ...

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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by conelrad » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:38 am

Very sad -- only 70. I'd heard that part of the reason he retired at only 60 was because of Parkinson's and early onset dementia. (heard that from a fellow Detroit sports guy).
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Momo » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:52 am

I wonder to what extent, if any, the two big hits he sustained, one on the sidelines of a football game & the other on a Dare Don segment, played a role in his health issues, which likely led to his early retirement.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Mr.Transistor » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:04 am

RIP Donny. One of my favorites and a class act. Way too young
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by SteveS » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:07 am

RIP to Don. Always enjoyed watching him back to his channel 4 days including his time as the original (I think) host of Sports Final Edition.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Mega Hertz » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:21 am

We were channel 7 watchers. Bill, Robbie, Don and Jerry. Another staple of my childhood. Stay SAFE, Don.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by radiofan1974 » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:47 am

Very sad to hear, there were some rumors on his health over the years. He kept a low profile since he retired. Bummer to hear for sure
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Plate Cap » Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:50 pm

senpaisai wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:37 am
 His banter on the set with Billy was always a treat. They'd fight. They'd joke. I'll never forget the times Don would turn up in the studio with reading glasses on the tip on his nose, grey toupee, and Bill Bonds just losing it ... Image
I remember that...it was great.

Sad to hear the news; all the great ones are leaving us. Rest in peace.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Sgt. Sackto » Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:31 pm

Wow. Still remember the commercial showing Don Shane joining the channel 7 team. Bonds and Rich Fischer are playing pool talking about "the new guy." Cue Shane taking his shot. All gone now. Time is a runaway freight train.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by MrMitch » Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:14 pm

The good old days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3srDs5CdOc
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Matt » Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:30 pm

70 is too fucking young.
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Re: RIP Don Shane

Post by Rate This » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:14 pm

That’s really too bad. I miss the down to earth excited sports fan style delivery he had…
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