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Former Detroit sports broadcaster Fred McLeod dies at age 67

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Fred McLeod, longtime voice of the Detroit Pistons and more recently the Cleveland Cavaliers, died Monday night at the age of 67, the Cavs announced Tuesday morning.

McLeod had been the Cavs’ play-by-play announcer on Fox Sports Ohio for the past 14 seasons and just finished doing the Lions preseason games. His career spanned 36 years, including stints with the Tigers and Cleveland Indians.

McLeod was married to Beth and had three children: Sean, Jenna and Molly.

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