I know there is a ban on X posts, but I don't think Pat is on any other relevant social media.

Praying for the guy, he has been around for a long time and I've grown up listening to him.

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  1. Wow was wondering where he’s been. I like listening to him on drives home. He used to shop at the grocery store I worked at.

  3. Terrible news for Caputo, I hope there’s at least some optimism for him going forward.

    There is no ban on X posts on this sub, right? It’s one of the few bigger ones that didn’t have an astroturfed movement to get them banned.

  5. Terrible news. Caputo is an interesting character and I’ve disagreed with him, but I always found the way he is as interesting to listen to.

    Feel terrible for him. I remember when Jamie Samuelson passed and that kinda hit me even though I never knew the man. 97.1 is on my radio a lot and I’m used to hearing these guys voices a lot

  6. Thinking of Pat and his family and just hoping for peace at this point. I remember reading his columns when I was a little kid.

  7. Sucks. Pancreatic cancer is the worst. My dad had it. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone

  9. Detroit legend. Sending you all the love and light I’ve got Pat. I’m so sorry you’re going through this awful time.

  11. Sad to hear this. His takes may not always be the best and he may not be the most approachable on the radio when he’s on, but Pat’s been on the beat my entire 36 years of life. I used to love his columns in The Oakland Press. The man has lived and breathed Detroit sports for so long that I will always respect his views and insight even when I disagree.

    The old guard is slowly retiring or dying, and people are going to miss them even if they don’t realize it today. Eventually, the likes of Woodward Sports will be all we have. Enjoy these guys while we can

  12. I know a lot of guys here hate 97.1 but Caputo is a dying bread. Great at his job. Great journalist who is engaged im what hes talking about. Its not just talking points. I hope he pulls through. 10pm to 2am 97.1 has been terrible the last few months

  13. Lost my mom to pancreatic cancer 6 months ago. It all happens so fast you don’t even have time to process. Wishing strength to him and his family

  17. The Stevia and bacteria studies related to fixing this cancer look promising. Wish Pat the best

  18. My grandma passed from this! Seriously F’uck cancer in all forms!

    Pay GOD bless him with comfort in his last earthly days and me he be forgiven for any and all sins and earn a place in heaven! Amen 🤲🏾🙇🏾‍♂️

  19. What an absolute blow. I know a lot of people have their opinions on Caputo and the 97.1 crew, but Pat has been a fixture in Detroit sports/radio for many people’s entire lives. Pat to me is one of the last of the old guard who grew up writing about sports locally and didn’t make their name based on hot-takes and bouncing around from city to city.

  21. My dad just passed a little under a month ago and we’d always listen to and talk about 97.1 all the time

    I hope he spends time with his loved ones as much as possible and he ends up cancer free

  23. It’s funny how billions of dollars goes into cancer research yet we still don’t have a cure ?!?

  24. I grew up listening to him on those evening slots after Valenti & Foster at 6. It’s awful news 

  26. Damn, so sorry to hear this. I worked with Pat at the Oak Press. Stand-up guy.

  28. I always found Caputo’s literal voice to be really weirdly pleasant to listen to. I don’t live in Michigan anymore and when he’s on the radio, even when I disagree with him, it gives me a weird sense of being home. Praying for him and his family.

  29. I think of Pat talking Tigers baseball of summer warm days in March, making me optimistic that a good summer was ahead. Hoping for the best possible outcome for my man. 🙏

  31. Pat Caputo is the best talk show host going. His knowledge of baseball is unequaled. His ability to put together a show on various topics is extraordinary.

    We wish you well Pat and Godspeed.

  32. That absolutely sucks. Lost my grandma in 2013 and my aunt in 2016 to pancreatic cancer. Awful thing to deal with. Praying for him some comfort through this.

  33. Sorry about everyone that keeps getting these sudden and terrible cancers the past few years. 

    Heartbreaking. 

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