His former team announced his death on Sunday.
Shannon entered the big leagues with the Cardinals in 1962 and spent his entire career there, wrapping up in 1970. He hit .255 with 68 home runs and 367 RBIs while helping the team win the World Series in 1965 and 1967.He hit the final home run in the original Busch Stadium and the first home run in the second Busch Stadium.“His voice, stories and unbridled passion for the game,” the team said, “became the soundtrack to Cardinals baseball for generations of fans.
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