Entercom, the Chicago Cubs, and Pat Hughes have announced a multi-year contract extension. Hughes will remain as the radio play-by-play announcer for the team on 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) in Chicago. Hughes, who joined the Cubs radio broadcast in 1996, will enter his 24th season alongside radio color analyst Ron Coomer.
“Pat is the iconic voice of the Chicago Cubs. We are both proud and honored to have him on our team at 670 The Score and Entercom Chicago,” said Jimmy de Castro, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Chicago. “Pat is the eyes and ears for so many Cubs fans both in Chicago and worldwide. We are thrilled he will continue as the radio voice for multiple years to come.”
“For more than two decades, Pat has brought Cubs games to life for our fans as the radio voice of the Cubs,” said Crane Kenney, President of Business Operations, Chicago Cubs. “He has delivered countless monumental play-by-play calls from walk-off victories to no-hitters, and of course, our 2016 World Series win. We look forward to Pat continuing to make history with our team and deliver many more memorable moments for our fans.”
Hughes began his baseball play-by-play career in the minor leagues, calling broadcasts for the San Jose Missions (1978-1981) and the Columbus Clippers (1982). He continued his career calling baseball games with Bob Uecker on the Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network before his long-standing role as the Cubs radio play-by-play announcer. Hughes was named the Illinois Sportscaster of the Year eight times — 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015, and 2017.
