Jim Brandstatter

Jim Brandstatter
Jim Brandstatter
	Brandstatter in 2019
Born	1949 or 1950 (age 73–74); East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	"Brandy", "Duke"
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Occupations	Sportscaster; television host; author;
Notable credits	Detroit Lions Radio Network (1987–2017); Michigan Sports Network (1979–2021); Michigan Replay/Inside Michigan Football (1980–2021);
Spouse	Robbie Timmons
	College football career
Michigan Wolverines – No. 76
Position	Offensive tackle
Class	1971
Career history
College	Michigan (1969–1971);
High school	East Lansing (MI)
Career highlights and awards
	All-Big Ten (1971); 2× Rose Bowl (1970, 1972);
Website	www.jimbrandstatter.com

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.

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