Chicago’s Score To Honor Pat Hughes
• Audacy’s WSCR-AM (670 The Score)/Chicago will air special programming to honor longtime Chicago Cubs’ play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes and his impending induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Hughes, who is currently in his 28th season as the voice of the Cubs, was named as the winner of the Ford Frick Award, which recognizes excellence in broadcasting from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hughes will be honored as part of the Hall of Fame festivities, happening July 21-24 in Cooperstown, NY. FYI: Hughes is also a nine-time winner of the Illinois Sportscaster of the Year award. He also won the award three times in Wisconsin as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers.
To properly honor Hughes and his numerous accomplishments, 670 The Score will air “Pat’s Call to the Hall,” a special audio retrospective of his career, on Friday, July 21 from 6-9pm CT. Hosted by Hughes’ booth partners Ron Coomer and Zach Zaidman, the special will feature interviews with former colleagues, current and former players and more, including former Cubs manager Joe Maddon, current Cubs manager David Ross, sports broadcaster Bob Costas, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and others.
From July 10 to July 22, The Score will air vignettes saluting Hughes’ career. The station will also air Hughes’ induction speech on July 22 after its broadcast of the Cubs game, followed by a rebroadcast of “Pat’s Call to the Hall.”
“Pat’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame is a testament to his exceptional broadcasting career and unwavering dedication to the Cubs and 670 The Score,” said Mitch Rosen, VP/Brand Manager of 670 The Score. “For 28 seasons, Pat’s voice has captured the essence of Cubs baseball. We’re delighted to recount the franchises’ cornerstone moments soundtracked by his unforgettable calls and honor a fixture in Chicago sports.”
