WWOL: Disc jockey
WKNR: 1965-67
WXYZ: 1968-78 AM talent and disc jockey on WXYZ-AM.
CKLW: 1978-83Disc jockey.
WCZY: 1983-96
WOMC: 1996-2010
Recent Sightings:
- Dick Purtan – Website
R&R 25th Anniversary
Podcasts:
- #183 – Gene Taylor – Part Two – See also Gene Taylor
References:
- Dick Purton Blog – 2010 Reunion Recap
- The Detroit News, November 2, 2018, Sarah Rahal – Gail Purtan, philanthropist and wife of radio’s Dick Purtan, dies at 80
- Media All Stars Hockey Team in 1971
Playing for charity.
Here are some of the Detroit media play for charities against the Detroit Lions prior to a Junior Olympic Red Wings game in 1971. (Back row) Ray Lane., Roger Pineau, Louie Schuck (WXYZ), Jim Davis, Bill Coombe, Bob Fofch, Mike Kenny (WXYZ), ???? – (Front row) Kelly Burke (WXYZ), Bob Hynes (WXYZ), Ted Pearse (WJR), Jim McKay, Ron Cantera, Dick Purtan (WXYZ), Tom Kelly – Image from Detroit’s Olympia Stadium (Images of America)
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