Pocomoke Alum and NBA PA Announcer Pat Doughty passes away

DELMARVA- Pat Doughty, the longtime Charlotte Hornets’ public address announcer, passed away at the age of 55.  He had been dealing with health issues over the past few years that had put him in a wheelchair.

He had been an announcer with the Hornets since 2004 and he announced games for the Pocomoke Warriors, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, and other big events such as the Governor’s Challenge. In 2020, he was inducted into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hall of Fame.

“Big Pat’s vibrant voice was the backbone of our game experience and energized Spectrum Center every night,” the Hornets said in a statement. “He was dedicated to our team and our fans, even as he fought health issues in recent years. He will be greatly missed by everyone associated with the Hornets organization. Our thoughts are with Pat’s family and his many friends.”

WMDT Sports’s thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family