He’s been the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs for a quarter of a century. So of course, is his rather dry sense of humor Pat Hughes declared, “They still call me the voice of the voice of the Cubs 25 seasons later. It sounds like I haven’t had a job promotion in a quarter of a century!” Welcome to the world of this smooth sounding and wise cracking professional who opens each broadcast with, “This is Pat Hughes reporting.” And that’s exactly what he’s done so seamlessly it’s as if he’s part of your daily routine.
Hughes resume is dotted with distinction from his role as one of the voices of the Milwaukee Brewers and Marquette basketball along with calling Northwestern football and basketball.
But his biggest thrill came on a damp evening in Cleveland on November 2nd, 2016 when he became the first and only local broadcaster to blurt out, “The Chicago Cubs win the World Series!” As Hughes humorously noted the last time they won in 1908 radio hadn’t been invented!
Hughes stories are priceless including some absolutely hilarious recollections of Ron Santo, his broadcast partner for many years.
This is worth the price of admission to any game and then some.
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