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Patrick “Big Pat” Doughty.  Big Pat is an Eastern Shore legend, hailing from nearby Pocomoke City, Maryland, who is now an NBA legend. Doughty served as the “Voice of the Hawks” from 2000-2004, sitting behind the microphone as the public address announcer for men’s and women’s basketball. He has emceed other sports as well, announcing everything from cross country to baseball to volleyball and has hosted athletic banquets and previous Hall of Fame ceremonies. 

He left Princess Anne in 2004 to chase his dreams of announcing in the NBA and found his calling with the NBA’s then Charlotte Bobcats who have since become the Charlotte Hornets.  Working for team owner Michael Jordan, Doughty has been behind the microphone for numerous other events, games and tournaments, including the Jordan Classic in Madison Square Garden.

His introductions of such NBA legends as Lebron James and Kobe Bryant have gone viral and his voice is easily distinguished from his peers. He has called over 600 NBA games for 15 years, including the 2019 All-Star Game. Doughty waives the Hawk banner high and lets everyone know he got his professional announcing start at Maryland Eastern Shore.