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Mike Shannon – Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
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Ten Hochman: Saying goodbye to Mike Shannon, the ultimate Cardinal and fan
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It was too emotional': Shannon at loss for words when honored before Cardinals' final game
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St. Louis celebrates Mike Shannon as he leaves the microphone
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Reds snap 4-game skid, cool off Cardinals 6-5 in 10 innings
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Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award
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Remembering Mike Shannon St. Louis Cardinals
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Mike Shannon obituary: Cardinals' broadcaster dies at 83 –
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What is your favorite Mike Shannon moment? - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos
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Nov. 5, 1971: Cardinals take a chance on a rookie announcer named Mike Shannon
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Cardinals honor Mike Shannon before his final broadcast
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Genetti: Time for Cardinals to retire No. 18
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Cardinals honor Mike Shannon before his final broadcast