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LISTEN: The Celebration Of Life For WKAR Radio Legend Earle Robinson

Earle Robinson
Al Martin

Listen to the Celebration of Life for WKAR broadcasting legend Earle Robinson. The event took place on Saturday at Reno's East in East Lansing, MI, featuring almost 30 speakers who shared in remembrance of Robinson. Some of the featured guests included legendary MSU track and field coach Jim Bibbs, former MSU basketball great Mike Robinson, and even MSU / NBA basketball icon Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The event was emceed by Current Sports host Al Martin and local sportscaster Jack Ebling. 

Magic Johnson
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson sharing thoughts and memories on the life of Earle Robinson

Robinson was the host of WKAR's Sportstalk for 39 years until his retirment in 2013. Robinson passed away at the age of 71 in May. 

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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