News' Ted Kulfan to be inducted into Dearborn Parks and Recreation Sports Hall of Fame
Detroit News sports writer Ted Kulfan will be inducted Sunday into the Dearborn Parks and Recreation Sports Hall of Fame.
Kulfan, a lifelong Dearborn resident, is being honored in the Sports Legends Hall of Fame category, which “honors Dearborn residents who distinguish themselves in sports programs beyond the level of those sponsored or conducted by the Dearborn Parks and Recreation Department."
Previous winners included quarterback/broadcaster Gary Danielson (2000), Red Wings announcer Budd Lynch (2004), Lions receiver Jeff Chadwick (2005), Michigan State hockey player/coach Tom Anastos (2007), Michigan State quarterback/coach Dan Enos (2007), pitcher Derek Lowe (2010) and pro hockey players John and Mike Vigilante (2024).
Kulfan marked his 30th year at The Detroit News in November. This is his 26th year covering the Red Wings, among the longest current streaks in North America hockey media. He’s reported on two Stanley Cups championships and 17 Wings’ playoff appearances, while also having done regular beat work on the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Tigers, contributing coverage on the 2012 World Series, the PGA championship at Oakland Hills and numerous college and high school sports and championship tournaments.
Kulfan recently won an Associated Press Sports Editors award for his story on the dying tradition of keeping score at baseball games. Last year, Kulfan was honored by the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for his feature story on Inkster Olympic long distance runner Earl Jones.
Kulfan is married to Angela Kulfan. He has a son, T.J. and daughter-in-law Linda.
The 2024 Annual Sports Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.