(670 The Score) Legendary Cubs Radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes is now a Hall of Famer.
At the Winter Meetings on Wednesday, Hughes was named the winner of the Ford Frick Award, which recognizes excellence in broadcasting from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hughes has called MLB games for four decades, including as the Cubs’ radio voice for the past 27 years.
“Pat Hughes is the iconic radio voice of Cubs baseball and the voice of baseball in Chicago,” 670 The Score director of operations Mitch Rosen said. “Congrats to Pat on behalf of all baseball fans in Chicagoland and everywhere!”
Hughes will be honored next as part of the Hall of Fame festivities from July 21-24 in Cooperstown, New York.
“Known throughout the Midwest for his easy delivery and unparalleled knowledge, Pat Hughes has called some of the biggest moments in Cubs history and has provided the narrative for one of the most successful eras in the history of the franchise,” said Josh Rawitch, the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. “Since arriving at Wrigley Field in 1996, Pat has served as the radio voice for nine postseason teams – matching an ardent fan base with his own passion in every broadcast. His reverence for baseball history and gift for storytelling have made him one of the game’s broadcast treasures.”
Hughes, 67, is a nine-time Illinois Sportscaster of the Year award winner. He also won the award three times in Wisconsin.
White Sox television analyst Steve Stone was also a finalist for the Ford Frick Award. The other finalists were Tom Hamilton, Dave Campbell, Joe Castiglione, Gary Cohen, Jacques Doucet, Jerry Howarth, Ernie Johnson Sr. and Duane Kuiper.
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