Jim Brandstatter
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) 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. 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.