Another famous St. Louis Cardinal is gone.
Longtime Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon has passed away.
He was 83 years old.
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Shannon was one of the rare ballplayers that was able to play his entire major league career in his hometown.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1939, he would play for the Cardinals for nine seasons and part of two championship teams.
After he hung up his cleats, he took a shot at a front office job, but the booth called him, and he answered.
Shannon started his broadcasting career in 1972, then spent the next 50 years calling the plays for his hometown Cardinals.
He retired in 2021, but he remained a fan and team favorite, as was evident by the outpouring of affection upon the news of his passing.
Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. stated, “Mike’s unique connection to Cardinals fans and his teammates was reflected in his unbridled passion for the game, the Cardinals, and the St. Louis community.”
Shannon started his playing career as the everyday right fielder, but gave way to Roger Mars in 1967, moving over to the hot corner.
Rest in peace, sir, your fans will truly miss you.
Source: New York Post
