How far back did a Piper announce fo4r the Cubs

External Since: Nov 11, 2003 Posts: 399

I remember Pat Piper announcing for the Cubs in the 1960's, and I'm
pretty sure he'd been there a while before I ever noticed him. But I
was surprised earlier today to see a poster of the 1929 Cubs, which
included a "Piper" as the team's announcer.

Did Pat Piper take over from his father? How long did the family
announce for the Cubs? How many pipes have the Pipers piped?

External Since: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 41

Gary S. Simon wrote:
> I remember Pat Piper announcing for the Cubs in the 1960's, and I'm
> pretty sure he'd been there a while before I ever noticed him. But I
> was surprised earlier today to see a poster of the 1929 Cubs, which
> included a "Piper" as the team's announcer.
>
> Did Pat Piper take over from his father? How long did the family
> announce for the Cubs? How many pipes have the Pipers piped?

I recall reading somewhere that Pat Piper was the Cubs PA announcer for
over 50 years.

He used a megaphone prior to having a PA system installed in Wrigley Field.

And no....before anyone asks...I wasn't there!

"Attention...Attention please....Have your scorecards and pencils ready
for today's line-up...."

tks