About Joe McHugh
Lived 1904 – 1993 (aged 88–89). Joe McHugh was a military personnel, ring announcer, stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies, promoter and nightclub owner.
Joseph P. McHugh (April 30, 1904 – January 31, 1993) was an American ring announcer. He announced boxing and wrestling matches in Allentown, Pennsylvania, from the 1920s through the 1980s and gained national exposure on WWWF and WWF programming in the 1970s and 1980s.
Early life and education McHugh was born on April 30, 1904, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, one of six sons born to Owen E. and Bridget (Brown) McHugh.
In 1964, McHugh began announcing World Wide Wrestling Federation matches in Allentown.
Personal life McHugh was married to Barbara M. Gorman. They had one daughter, also named Barbara.
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Who was Joe McHugh?
American ring announcer
When was Joe McHugh born?
Joe McHugh was born in 1904 in Allentown.
When did Joe McHugh die?
Joe McHugh died on 31 January 1993 in Sacred Heart Hospital.
What was Joe McHugh's occupation?
Joe McHugh was a military personnel, ring announcer, stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies, promoter and nightclub owner.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe McHugh (announcer)
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