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Mike Shannon - Celebrating 50 Years in the Broadcast Booth
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Mike Shannon honored for 50 years as Cardinals' broadcaster
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A look back at the life of Mike Shannon
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Mike Shannon's 50 Years VIP Party & Ceremony, September 23
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MIKE SHANNON StL Cardinals Bobblehead 4/10/22 50 Years in The Booth, SGA, NIB
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Mike Shannon - Celebrating 50 Years in the Broadcast Booth
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon
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Mike Shannon - Celebrating 50 Years in the Broadcast Booth
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Mike Shannon talks about wrapping up 50-year career as voice of the Cardinals
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Mike Shannon
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Longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon will retire after 2021 season Longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon will retire after 2021 season