Overview
- Caputo’s family confirmed Thursday on his social media accounts that he died of cancer while surrounded by family.
- He disclosed in January that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and said sudden complications put him in intensive care.
- He spent 37 years at the Oakland Press and later became a staple on 97.1 The Ticket and FOX 2 Sports Works across radio and TV.
- Colleagues and teams, including FOX 2’s Dan Miller and the Detroit Tigers, posted tributes praising his blunt style and deep knowledge.
- Known as “The Book,” he voted for the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Heisman Trophy, reflecting the stature he earned in the industry.