10 Facts About Budd Lynch

Frank Joseph James "Budd" Lynch was the Detroit Red Wings' public address announcer at Joe Louis Arena, a position he held from 1985 to 2012.

Budd Lynch began his career in 1949 as the team's radio play-by-play announcer.

Budd Lynch attempted a retirement in 1975 but was brought back to the team by Alex Delvecchio as the Director of Publicity.

In 1994, Budd Lynch was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2005, Budd Lynch was the recipient of the Ty Tyson Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award awarded by the Detroit Sports Media Association.

Budd Lynch is a two-time Past DSMA President and named a lifetime member.

On November 5,2009, Budd Lynch was honored at Joe Louis Arena for the 60th anniversary of his first play-by-play television broadcast of a Red Wings game.

At the time of his death in 2012, Budd Lynch was the longest-tenured employee in Red Wings history.

Budd Lynch's voice was so honored by fans, players and ownership alike that a recording of Lynch's voice continued to announce, "Last minute of play in this period" for each home game until Joe Louis Arena closed in 2017.

Budd Lynch lived in Wyandotte, Michigan, until his death on October 9,2012.