Entercom, Cubs & Pat Hughes Announce Multi-Year Extension

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, December 20, 2018

Pat Hughes

Entercom, the Chicago Cubs and Pat Hughes have announced a multi-year contract extension. He'll remain as the radio play-by-play announcer for the team on WSCR-AM (670 The Score) in Chicago. Hughes, who joined the Cubs radio broadcast in 1996, will enter his 24th season alongside radio color analyst Ron Coomer.

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). Hughes 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.

"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 Entercom Chicago Senior VP/Market Manager Jimmy de Castro. "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," added Chicago Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney. "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 was named the Illinois Sportscaster of the Year eight times, capturing the award in 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2017.