Pat Hughes

Pat Hughes, born May 27, 1955, in Tucson, Arizona, is an award-winning sportscaster best known as the longtime radio voice of the Chicago Cubs. With his rich, steady tone and signature storytelling style, Hughes has become one of the most beloved figures in Chicago sports broadcasting. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began his broadcasting career in minor league baseball before making his way to the Major Leagues with the Minnesota Twins and later the Milwaukee Brewers, where he built a reputation for clarity, humor, and professionalism behind the mic.

In 1996, Hughes joined the Chicago Cubs radio booth, beginning what would become a defining era for both the franchise and his career. Broadcasting alongside legends such as Ron Santo and, later, Ron Coomer, Hughes brought Cubs games to life for generations of fans. His ability to blend vivid play-by-play with genuine emotion made him a trusted companion for listeners through both heartbreak and triumph—including the unforgettable 2016 World Series championship call that ended the Cubs’ 108-year drought.

Though originally from Arizona, Hughes has deep ties to Illinois and has long been considered an adopted son of Chicago. His voice is woven into the fabric of the city’s sports culture, and his decades of service to Cubs fans have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2023 Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame for excellence in broadcasting.

Today, Pat Hughes continues to serve as the soundtrack of Cubs baseball, embodying the spirit of Chicago with every inning he calls. His warmth, professionalism, and love for the game have made him not just a broadcaster, but a cherished part of the Cubs family and a proud figure in Illinois sports history.