Terry Foster Retires From Radio

Terry Foster, longtime co-host of the Valenti and Foster afternoon show on CBS Radio Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit, announced his retirement from the station, effective immediately. Foster suffered a stroke last August and was on medical leave until returning in January, but has now decided to refocus his time on his health and his family. His co-host Mike Valenti will roll solo until a new co-host is named.

Foster said, “I’m retiring from sports radio but I am not retiring from life. It’s time for me to move on to a more low-key career. I want to thank [SVP/Market Manager] Deb Kenyon and [PD] James Powers for helping me get through a difficult time of my life and for the support during my 13-year career with 97.1 The Ticket. I also want to thank the most talented man in radio, Mike Valenti, for showing me the ropes, and thank the men behind the glass and my main crew, David ‘The Hatchet Man’ Hull and Mike Sullivan. We were a great team. I just could no longer keep up the brisk pace of talk radio after my illness.” He added, “I found out over the past few months that health and family are the most important things in life. I will see you at the next game.”

Powers remarked, “Terry has brought witty banter, laugh-out-loud humor, and engaging personal stories to thousands of Detroit listeners every afternoon over the past 13 years. He was a vital part of making Valenti and Foster the success it is and his contributions to local radio and to our station will be sorely missed. Everyone at 97.1 is sending good vibes and well wishes for health and happiness to Terry and his family.” Valenti commented, “It’s been a great run for Terry Foster and me on 97.1 The Ticket for more than a decade. Working with Terry has provided some memorable on-air moments. I want to wish Terry the same success in retirement that we have enjoyed together as a team. All the best, Terry, to you and your wonderful family.”