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Pat Caputo

Pat Caputo was an American sports writer and radio talk show host prominent in Southeast Michigan. He served as an on-air host and sports columnist for WXYT-FM in Detroit and made occasional appearances on the WJBK sports program, SportsWorks. His career was centered around sports media in the Detroit area.


May 1983: Hired by The Oakland Press

In May 1983, Pat Caputo was hired by The Oakland Press.

January 5, 2026: Diagnosis of Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

On January 5, 2026, Pat Caputo announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

May 7, 2026: Pat Caputo's Death

On May 7, 2026, Pat Caputo, an American sports writer and radio talk show host, passed away.