RIP Mike Pratt

[rick64]

 

[Catfan2226]

RIP Mike,you will be missed.

 

[nssdigitalchumps]

That is horrible news

 

[RunninRichie]

WTF? we cant catch a ******* break. RIP Mike Pratt.

 

[kyjeff1]

Sobering. That happened extremely fast.
RIP Mike Pratt.

 

[numberonedad]

I watched Mike play, and listened to him for years. He was a true Wildcat. Rest in peace Mike

 

[uky8unc5]

Mike Pratt (and Dan Issel) would be stars and Fan Favorites if they played today. They both oozed with class, and yet they were ferocious competitors who would eat your heart.

RIP Mike.
Big Blue Nation is better because you are part of us forever.

 

[BlueBomb]

Damn

 

[WildcatFan1982]

 

[swflakat]

Wow, just wow...

 

[dcw62]

Hate to hear that,This program has been snake bit lately...RIP Big guy

 

[Yardeth]

Prayers for the family, he is not hurting now.

 

[docholiday51]

Met him only once but it was easy to see he was a gentleman and a Wildcat to the bone. It was in summer of one of the one of the lean years(BCG maybe) I jokingly ask if he had any eligibility left. He laughed ,shook his head and said "they don't need me out there"

 

[Chaisey]

Sending thoughts to his family prayers for all that knew and loved him!

 

[zannmann]

Hate to hear this.

 

[RebelCat6]

R.I.P LEGEND.................

 

[Gromcat_rivals]

Mike and my uncle were at UK together. They remained friends until the end.

My kids first autograph / picture in Rupp was him and Mike. I’ll cherish that forever.

 

[DudahUK]

Yeah this is awful. RIP Mr. Pratt!

 

[Glenn Fohr]

OMG! Rest In Peace Mike.

 

[JohnDromo11]

Very sorry to hear this. RIP.

 

[stuway]

Sad, thank you for the memories and loyalty sir. Prayers to his family and loved ones. They don't make em like they used to, that's for sure.

 

[mdlUK.1]

RIP Mike! Thank you for all the great memories. You will definitely be missed.

 

[ORCAT]

Sad day but we knew it was coming. Prayers to his family. RIP, Mike.

 

[MychalG]

This one stings more than other's..I watched Mike play at UK in the '60's..listened to him on the games for years and met him in person many times..Very, Very fine man..He will be missed..May he is RIP and heart felt condolences to his family and wife..

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Wow, that seemed to occur quite quickly.

RIP UK Legend, you will be missed, but you'll always be a Wildcat.

 

[UKhoopCat]

This is like a punch in the gut. Never met Mike but I could just tell what a great guy he was. I have tears running down my cheeks. RIP and prayers to the family.

 

[CELTICAT]

damn, damn, damn

RIP Mike

 

[serdi]

Met him in the stairwell of the UK Student Center when I was 14. Right before the Ole Miss game his junior year. He was wearing a Khaki long rain coat. I bugged my mom for weeks until she broke down and bought me one cause I was going to be like #22

 

[ck-2]

So sorry to hear this. Prayers to his family and friends.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

Rest in peace Mike.

 

[Gromcat_rivals]

Losing Joe Hall and Mike Pratt in back to back years.

Is there anything worse?

Pat you better stay strong.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Kinda all started by losing J-Lo a few yrs back at such a young age then Hayley Robic, then Coach Schlarman, then Terrance Clarke, then the Tornado victims, then Joe B. and now Pratt.

May they all rest in peace and lets win it all in the upcoming seasons in football and basketball as a tribute to all of them!

 

[SemperFiCat]

First and foremost, that sucks and very sad. Mike had one heck of a life. Lived quite a dream. He will def be missed. RIP, Mike, and condolences to the family.

On a side and petty note; anyone notice Tioton couldn't even muster one positive thing to say about Mike? Not even a "he will be missed" or simple "RIP". Ugh.

 

[JST390-2]

I grew up listening to UK on the radio and specifically Pratt and Issel …my father lived and breathed with their every play …it’s why I got connected and have loved UK ever since …RIP Mike Pratt

 

[dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane]

One of the slickest OG’s in the game. Nothing but class. He will be missed. This one hurts!!

 

[Barry MuCockinher]

What a gut punch!!!!!!! The world lost a GREAT man! He wasn't Caywood level good but I am really going to miss hearing him on the radio. He was a straight shooter and really pulled you into the game no matter where you were listening. He was an even better human being, there's not enough Mike Pratt's in the world. This string of losing legends & bad luck for the school/ fanbase has to end at some point. RIP Big Guy.

 

[David Rice]

Damn. This sucks. Condolences to his family.

 

[KYHasATimeoutIfTheyWannaUseIt]

What a gut punch!!!!!!! The world lost a GREAT man! He wasn't Caywood level good but I am really going to miss hearing him on the radio. He was a straight shooter and really pulled you into the game no matter where you were listening. He was an even better human being, there's not enough Mike Pratt's in the world. This string of losing legends & bad luck for the school/ fanbase has to end at some point. RIP Big Guy.

Albert Pujols wasn’t Roger Clemens good but man I sure loved watching Albert pitch.

RIP Mike.

 

[mdlUK.1]

Tom Leach really struggling at the end of his show this morning. Losing a close friend is always tough. Can’t imagine to have to get on air and talk about it.

 

[kyblue'92]

Rest in Peace & God Bless his loved ones behind. Put his jersey in the rafters for the legacy he leaves behind as a player & broadcaster. The broadcasts won't be the same without him next to Tom and his great postgame interviews with the players as always!