My Favorite Mike Shannon Story
So, itâs Mike Shannonâs 50th and final year in the Cardinal broadcast booth. Everyone has a favorite Mike Shannon story. Mine dates back over 20 years to June 2000. The scene: A small family gathering in North County where Mike is in deep conversation with my two young sons, who had just come from their grandpaâs funeral. Mike, I should mention, is their great uncle. Funeral clothes had been changed, lunch had been served and Mike was asking the boys for their opinion of his abilities as a broadcaster. Sam, who was six and not stupid, heaped great praise on his great uncleâ...