Ray Lane, a long-time Detroit broadcaster who spent 16 years as in-game host of Red Wings games, has died at age 95.<\/p>\n
Lane was a pro\u2019s pro in television work, the consummate professional who was knowledgeable and smooth in every major sport. When the Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1968 Lane was Ernie Harwell\u2019s broadcast partner.<\/p>\n
Lane broadcasted for Michigan State, Michigan, the University of Detroit and the Cincinnati Reds, in addition to working for the Pistons and Red Wings. He was a Michigan native and spent most of his career in Detroit.<\/p>\n
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