DSBA Photos


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.
ESPN NBA broadcasters Huie Brown (center with white hair) and Mike Tirico, calling the Pistons/Magic 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.

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.
Andy Lee, Lemirick, IE  (12-0 9kos) 160lbs made short work of Marcus Thomas, Barbados, (10-2 4kos) 162 kbs in a bout that ended at 1:13 in the first round.  After taking a shot to the temple, Thomas went down.  Lee quickly came back with a hard left to the eye area and Thomas went down to end the match in a KO.  
After the match a very happy Lee quoted Dempsey saying 'the sooner the safer.'  The referee was Ansel Stewart.
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, assistant 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 10th 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 SS Carlos Guillen in Grapefruit League action in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Photo by Mike Alberts & Dan Graschuck.
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 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 Members Ernie Harwell
and Kevin Tuczek in Southfield.

Ernie Harwell and Kevin Tuczek of the DSBA, greet employees at a recent company picnic in Southfield, Michigan. Photo by Lauren Kalmat.
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.