Smart, kind and had a great sense of humor. “You guys are like family. He also appears regularly on Fox 2 . Rational. Love you always James K. I'm so sorry to hear the news about Jamie. He died at 65 years old Oct. 26, 2020. / Stoney's Tearful Tribute To Jamie: 'I Loved You, Still Love You' Stoney's Tearful Tribute To Jamie: 'I Loved You, Still Love You' 75756A5E-120A-4932-810C-2FD980DB785E Jamie & Stoney - Is Jim Harbaugh Meeting Michigan's Standards? “The loss you guys are feeling is tremendous.”. We'll figure it out.”. Later, they figured out the toast happened within minutes of his passing. But you know, just what an amazing guy.”. “We were in his bedroom,” Stone said. Mike Stone has hosted the “Jamie and Stoney Show” on 97.1 The Ticket with Samuelsen for four years. Bob Gibson finished his 17-year career, all with the Cardinals, with a 2.91 ERA and 3,117 strikeouts. Stone told some great stories, like the time he traveled across the country with Jamie on a white-water rafting trip, and they called up AM radio stations along the way, knowing they weren’t on a delay and cussed and asked crazy questions, just to have fun and pull some pranks. Same thing as Memorial Day Gale Sayers, the Hall of Fame running back who played only five full seasons with the Chicago Bears, died on Sept. 23 at the age of 77 after complications from dementia. Jones, captain of the San Francisco Dons, right, is shown with teammate Bill Russell in March 1956. He was having a good time. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, the leader of the 1969 Miracle Mets, died on Aug. 31 at the age of 75 after suffering from Lewy body dementia and COVID-19. Terry Duerod, a star at Highland Park in Michigan and college standout under coach Dick Vitale with the then-Detroit Titans — before an NBA career that began with the Pistons —. A Basketball Hall of Famer,Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion who won eight straight NBA titles with the Celtics and then coached Boston teams with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two more championships in the 1980s died at 88 years old on Dec. 25, 2020. Joe Roberson, who served as Michigan athletic director from 1994-97, died on Jan. 13 at the age of 84. “We knew about the colon cancer. “Jamie had a warmth that invited you into a conversation with a friend rather than an interview with a reporter,” Blashill wrote. He was 48. Stone expects calls from coaches and colleagues. Ed Farmer, the longtime Chicago White Sox radio broadcaster who pitched for the Tigers in 1973, died on April 2 at the age of 70. Stoney and several of his friends visited Jamie last week, and they said goodbye. It was like they were all getting through it together — the listeners and the team from the "Jamie and Stoney" show. “Over the weekend when I heard this,” a listener said with a sigh, full of anguish. “I never met Jamie, but I felt like I knew him.”. He died at 88 years old July 11, 2020. “It’s going to be hard. Dick Allen died at 78 years old Dec. 7, 2020. “Jamie was our voice of reason,” a listener wrote in a text message. Jamie Samuelsen died on August 1, 2020, at age 48. Al Kaline, Mr. Tiger, died on April 6 at the age of 85. He was a seven-time MLB All-Star and the 1972 AL MVP. Paul Spinelli/NFL Photos, NFL Photos via PressLink. “It’s heartbreaking,” Stone said. Chuck Machock, a former Cincinnati Bearcats basketball radio analyst who also played at Cincinnati and served as an assistant coach under Bob Huggins from 1989-92, died at 82 years old Jan. 4. Twitter Users Poke Fun Of The Way Bill Belichick Wears His Hat [PHOTOS]Do you know anyone that will wear their hat like this? You guys are like family and I feel like I lost one of my own.”. I am so sad and sorry to pass this along, at the family's request. Eddie Sutton, who led five different college basketball programs, winning over 800 games, and coached in the Final Four three different times, died on May 23 at the age of 84. "Just personally, having a lot of people that has been impacted with that type of cancer, I think we have to urge everybody to be safe and go out and make sure that everyone's okay.”, Host Jamie Samuelsen speaks during the Detroit Free Press Sports Awards on May 18, 2018 at The Fillmore Detroit. She died Dec. 27, 2020 at 93 years old. He said Samuelsen’s closest friends knew of his diagnosis, but even for them, it was hard to tell the 48-year-old was fighting for his life. Patricia talked about the need for people to get a colonoscopy. Due to a recent infection, Jamie … “And for those of you don't know — a rock, the guy who drove our show, one of the best friends I've ever had over the past 25 years since 1994 — ”, Detroit sports radio host Jamie Samuelsen. Mike Stone fought through tears as he paid tribute to his late radio partner Jamie Samuelsen during Monday's "Jamie and Stoney" show. He was surrounded by his wonderful family, and he went peacefully. But as a man, husband and father, he was a man in full. The station announced the new pairing Friday morning in the final half hour of the “Jamie and Stoney” show. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. You know him for his love of the San Francisco Giants, Northwestern Football, and most of all, his family. One of his college roommates called from Washington, D.C, and so did Dave Revsine, a Big Ten Network studio host. Jamie was a true friend to everyone at Fox 2 and true professional.https://t.co/KcHh03WfNX. Jamie Samuelsen lost his 19-month battle with colon cancer Saturday and now a family is mourning a husband and a father. Shula's NFL coaching career began with the Lions as an assistant from 1960-62. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. My heart really hurt when I heard the news and obviously it was just so quick. Chris Doleman, a former Minnesota Vikings pass rusher who was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012, died on Jan. 29 at age 58 after suffering from brain cancer. Samuelsen, a longtime Detroit sports radio broadcaster co-hosted the "Jamie and Stoney Show" on 97.1 FM The Ticket, working with Mike Stone on weekday mornings. To read his recent columns, go to freep.com/sports/jeff-seidel. Adderley, who starred at Michigan State, played on six NFL title teams over a 12-year career with Green Bay and Dallas. That’s why this has hit Detroit so hard. About 20 minutes before sunrise Monday morning, a voice came on the radio, cracking through the darkness. “No one loves you more than your college buddies,” Revsine said. The reaction has been pouring in. It was an entire sports community, grieving together. Sam Wyche, who pushed the boundaries as an offensive innovator with the Bengals and challenged the NFL's protocols along the way, died on Jan. 2 after a battle with cancer. He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, July 21, 2020 at 32 years old. Frank Bolling, right, played six of his 12 MLB seasons with the Detroit Tigers. Everyone off. Jamie, thank you for welcoming me to the 97.1 Family. “You know, we need you guys as much as you need us in these situations,” Stone said. Samuelsen was blessed with a dry sense of humor and a massive heart. Oilers forward Colby Cave died on April 11 at the age of 25 after suffering a brain bleed and undergoing emergency surgery four days prior. Mike Stone has hosted the “Jamie and Stoney Show” on 97.1 The Ticket with Samuelsen for four years. © 2021 www.freep.com. Lara van Ruijven, world champion short-track speed skater, died July 10, 2020 as a result of complications from an autoimmune reaction. It’s the way I am, the way he knows I am. On Saturday, Stone was at a WXYT golf function and gave a toast to Samuelsen. Obviously didn't look well. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jamie Samuelson during my early years at WDFN & FOX 2, as he quickly become a trusted friend and colleague. 2020 sports deaths: A retrospective gallery. Rocky Johnson, the former WWE tag team champion and father of movie superstar Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, died on Jan. 15 at age 75. Kiick had been battling dementia. Curly Neal, one of the most iconic Harlem Globetrotters ever, died on March 26 at the age of 77. Love and peace to his wife and family @ChristyTV and @971theticketxyt. Watch Jamie & Stoney Mornings w/ Heather Doug Gottlieb Criticized for Questioning Maria Taylor’s Qualifications for Voting on NBA Awards 11 hours ago Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, arguably the greatest second baseman of the last 100 years and a member of the Big Red Machine, died on Oct. 11 at age 77. He died Oct. 2 in Omaha, Nebraska at 84 years old after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary Hughes, a beloved longtime professional baseball scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, died in Northern California after a battle with cancer Sept. 19, 2020. Holiday.Everyone off. Blake Griffin Hits The Beach With Thong-Wearing Girlfriend Francesca Aiello [PHOTOS] Under Reynolds’ direction, King was the first Public School Leauge school to reach the state football finals (1989 and 1990) and then the first team to win the state title. DETROIT – There is a cloud over the Detroit sports community, and it has nothing to do with records, ownership, coaching decisions or RBI. “Good morning, everyone,” Mike Stone said at the start of the “Jamie and Stoney” show on WXYT-FM (97.1). Listen Live! “We loved Jamie,” Stone said. And it wasn't till the last few weeks that he really started to have a problem with it because he never let anybody know. He was a wonderful family man, the smartest guy in the room, but he never shoved it down your throat. Paul Hornung, the dazzling "Golden Boy" of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback, and kicker helped turn them into an NFL dynasty died Nov. 13, 2020. Ron Perranoski one of the Dodgers' greatest left-handed relievers of all-time, passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his home in Vero Beach, Fla. The Jamie & Stoney Show was launched in 2016. Monday, Samuelsen called in to 97.1 The Ticket’s morning show to let people know about his diagnosis and to urge people to get colonoscopies. “What an unbelievable person he was,” Patricia said. “Holiday. Samuelsen’s death has rocked the sports world in Detroit and beyond. He was 48 years old. John McNamara, who managed the Boston Red Sox to the AL pennant in 1986 and led four other teams, died on July 28 at the age of 88. When I heard the news Saturday, I lost it. Diego Maradona, one of the greatest soccer players ever and a leader of the Argentina 1986 World Cup champion team, died on Nov. 25 at the age 60 from a heart attack. The Tigers had a wonderful moment of silence Sunday. Pat Dye, who won 99 games in 12 seasons as Auburn football coach, died on June 1 at the age of 80 after being hospitalized in May with kidney problems. "We love you. He played college baseball at Michigan State. Former Michigan State coach George Perles, who later became the school's athletic director and Board of Trustee member, died on Jan. 7 at age 85. SUBSCRIBE NOW. Former NFL assistant (Washington) Joe Bugel died at 80 years old June 28, 2020. Rest easy, my friend. Joe Distelheim, who served as Detroit Free Press sports editor from 1980-85, died on Dec. 30 at the age of 78 after battling cancer. Contact Jeff Seidel: [email protected]. Jamie Samuelsen, co-host of the "Jamie and Stoney Show" weekdays from 6-10 a.m. on WXYT-FM (97.1), blogs for freep.com. He pitched his entire career for the New York Yankees, winning six World Series titles, and his 10 World Series wins is the most in MLB history. He was the Pac 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley died at 81 years old. Jamie Samuelsen lost his 19-month battle with colon cancer Saturday, let people know about his diagnosis and to urge people to get colonoscopies. Previously, Stone co-hosted the "Jamie and Stoney" show with Jamie Samuelsen, a beloved local sports figure who died Aug. 1 of colon cancer and had a … John Thompson, the icon coach at Georgetown who won the 1984 national championship, died on Aug. 31. Jim Kiick played running back for the Miami Dolphins and died June 20, 2020 at 73 years old. Jamie leaves behind his wife, Christy, and his three children, Caroline, Josh and Catherine. But he was also the type of person who sent out Christmas cards, writing a paragraph on each one, making sure to individualize them. Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history who coached the Colts and Dolphins in six Super Bowls, including Miami in 1973 to a perfect season, died on May 4 at the age of 90. But he found one final bit of strength to finish the show. Mary Fossum, left, coached Michigan State women's golf from 1973-97. Detroit sports radio host Jamie Samuelsen. Stone broke down crying, sobbing on the air. Jamie wanted to report on the story, never be the story. He was 19 years old. "That’s how dedicated he was.". Jerry Sloan, a Hall of Fame coach with Utah and whose number 4 is retired by Chicago, died at 78 years old May 22, 2020. Former Michigan State basketball player Lovelle Rivers, who starred at Detroit Mackenzie, died on July 6 at the age of 66. “I've listened to you guys for years,” a listener said, his voice cracking as she sniffled. It became a struggle and you never knew it.”. That is the hardest part to come to terms with Stone said. Obviously, it was tough for us. 15 was retired by the Phillies. I am heartbroken by the passing of my great longtime friend and radio partner Jamie Samuelsen. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Lute Olson, who turned Arizona into a college basketball power, winning the national title in 1997, died on Aug. 27 at the age of 85. 'Fast Eddie' had his career shortened by arrests which led to a life sentence in prison. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Roger Mayweather, left, the former world champion boxer from Grand Rapids and longtime trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr., right, died at age 59. It’s going to suck. That's how strong he was.”, “That’s how tough he was," Stone said. He was sniffling. Martinez In 2016-17 Offseason Mike Stone has hosted the “Jamie and Stoney Show” on 97.1 The Ticket with Samuelsen for four years. Tarvaris Jackson played parts of nine seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for the Seahawks and Vikings. Green Bay Packers defensive end Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who helped the Green Bay Packers win each of the first two Super Bowls, died at 85 on April 15, 2020. After holding it together for nearly 4 hours, the grief was washing over him. Samuelsen kept his battle against cancer private until last week, when his condition worsened. ... Twitter… Karsch and Anderson - Matthew gets a false positive. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. You will need to register before adding a comment. And Monday morning, several listeners sent in pictures of a rainbow over Troy. Jamie’s civility and integrity was always present. Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon for the United States in the 1960 Rome Olympics, died on Dec. 2 at the age of 86. pic.twitter.com/XdHQ8aumPR. 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