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Mike Shannon - Celebrating 50 Years in the Broadcast Booth
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It was too emotional': Shannon at loss for words when honored before Cardinals' final game
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Mike Shannon honored for 50 years as Cardinals' broadcaster
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon
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Obituary: Mike Shannon (1939-2023) – RIP Baseball
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon
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Bernie: The Late Mike Shannon Was A Man Of St. Louis, For St. Louis, And Pure St. Louis. - Scoops
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Cardinals legend Mike Shannon dies at 83
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Former St Louis Cardinals star and legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon dies aged 83
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Photos of Mike Shannon's legendary career with Cardinals
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon