Max Shaffer

Max Shaffer

  • “Voice of Illiana” for 32 years (1945-1977) at
    WDAN Radio and Television
  • Started career in Ft. Wayne broadcasting
    Zollner Pistons games (team later moved to
    Detroit and became Detroit Pistons)
  • Announced over 2,800 basketball games,
    Including 32 straight IHSA State Tournaments,
    plus 2 state tournaments in Indiana
  • Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches
    Association Hall of Fame
  • Mr. Shaffer passed in 1993