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RIP Don Shane

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RIP Don Shane

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Re: RIP Don Shane

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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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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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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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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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RIP Donny. One of my favorites and a class act. Way too young
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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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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

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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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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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Sgt. Sackto
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Re: RIP Don Shane

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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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The good old days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3srDs5CdOc
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70 is too fucking young.
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That’s really too bad. I miss the down to earth excited sports fan style delivery he had…
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