Pat Hughes
Biography
Vergil Patrick Hughes is an American sportscaster. He has been the radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) since 1996. The 2022 season marked the 40th consecutive year that Hughes served as an MLB announcer. In recognition of his career, Hughes was awarded the 2023 Ford C. Frick Award.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Himself
Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
20 years later, a look back at Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self
Celebrating colorful broadcaster Bob Uecker and his 50-plus years in baseball. His famously undistinguished playing career led to film and TV roles, a legendary series of beer commercials, and over 100 appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." Ultimately his spot in the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast booth would take him to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Radio Host
The sequel leads Hope and the White Moon Drake to the mid-50s in a Film Noir filled with drama and conspiracy and in which their love story is endangered by the dark forces who followed them all the way from the 18th century. Hope is abducted by the local mob, run by an evil woman by the name of Zeena, whose Jealousy towards her grows to the point where she tries to turn the White Moon Drake against his one and only love.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Narrator
Wrigley Field, Chicago's field of dreams… Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the last of the jewel box designed ballparks that were popular in the early part of the 20th century. It is now the only professional ballpark with an ivy-covered wall. Although Wrigley Field has been home of the Cubs since 1916, it has yet to see the Cubs win a World Series. The last World Series won by the Cubs (1908) happened while the Cubs called West Side Park home. The Chicago Bears of the National Football League played at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1970 before relocating to Soldier Field. This marvelous DVD captures moments from the past 100 years that will be cherished by all Cub fans! Unforgettable Moments Include: Hand-turned Scoreboard; Winds of Wrigley Field; Walls of Vines; Roof-top Fans; Bleacher Bums; Take Me Out to the Ballgame; Billy Goats Curse; Black Cat of 1969; Babe Ruth's 1932 Home Run; Opening Night - Light Comes to Wrigley Field.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Narrator
This film documents the life and career of legendary baseball broadcaster Harry Caray. His broadcasting career, which involved stints on radio and television, featured tenures as the play-by-play man for such respected franchises as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.