At the beginning of the summer, the Charlotte Hornets family lost a great person in stadium announcer Pat Doughty, who sadly passed away at the age of 55. He created an incredible atmosphere in the Spectrum Center, no matter what the score or the season was going. “Big Pat” placed great importance on creating an energetic and entertaining evening in the arena.

Unfortunately, the Hornets must now look for their next stadium announcer to introduce to the public.

“While we still mourn the loss of beloved Pat Doughty, we are looking for someone to carry on his legacy – with the same passion and energy he brought to the arena every night,” Hornets President of Business Operations Shelly Cayette-Weston said in a statement released by the team. “Big Pat will always be a part of the Charlotte Hornets organization, and we hope to honor his vibrant spirit in the person we select as stadium announcer to carry the torch.”

According to the team’s press release: All interested candidates must apply using the application form below. This includes submitting a professional public speaking resume, a professional website or videotape (no social media accounts or pages), and a self-recording of the readings provided. The deadline to apply is September 13. Interested and passionate applicants can find more information at:

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