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Sportscaster. Died at 90 years old on June 8, 2016.
Jeff Floyd, who worked closely with Al during Jeff’s career at WXYZ-TV says, “Please honor his last request… No Memorial Service… “Take Your Kids To A Ball Game.””
In The News:
- Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation – Hall of Fame Induction Honoree
References:
- Detroit Free Press – Al Ackerman Dies – June 8, 2016 (PDF)
- The Axing of Al Ackerman
References:
- The Michigan Daily – September 12, 1972
- Our Name Has Sarcastic Roots, Thanks to ‘Acid Al’ Ackerman – April 16, 2014 (PDF)
- A Great News Team – Circa 1980s at WXYZ
- Phil Nye Celebration
Doris Bailey Doris Bisco, ?????, Jim Herrington, Jim Osborn, Jeff Floyd, Bill Bonds, ?????, Al Ackerman, Marilyn Turner, John Kelly, Phil Nye - WXYZ-TV Outtakes #39
A series of actual on-air outtakes from several of beloved anchors and reporters from Channel Seven. Included in this series is Dave Wittman, John Kelly, Al Ackerman and Jac LeGoff. Lots of historical footage from https://broadcastingvault.com
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