Why did Mike Shannon retire?
Shannon also hit the last home run in the original Busch Stadium (Sportsman’s Park) in 1966 and the first one for the Cardinals in the second Busch Stadium (Busch Memorial Stadium). In 1970, he contracted nephritis, a kidney disease, which ended his playing career.
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Who is replacing Mike Shannon on radio?

Rick Horton
Rick Horton will take over for Shannon in the radio booth full-time next year. He was already on the call for road games in recent years.
How many years did Mike Shannon play baseball?
Mike Shannon
Mike Shannon Mike Shannon Hitting Stats | ||
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Year | Age | H |
1970 | 31 | 37 |
Career | H | |
9 Years | 710 |
Is Mike Shannon still announcing baseball?
Longtime broadcaster and Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon, a stalwart on the KMOX airwaves for the past five decades, took the mic for the final call of his career as the Cards closed out their 2021 regular season against the Cubs.

Are the DeWitt’s selling the Cardinals?
The DeWitt’s, who have owned the Cardinals since 1995, deny the team is going up for sale. “Tell you what though, the word on the street is that they’re going to sell this franchise. We won’t get a better duo, I’ll tell you that, than the two DeWitts,” Shannon said.
Who is Erica Weston?
Erica Weston is a successful American sports presenter who has recently returned to Los Angeles after spending three years building her reputation in the Midwest as an anchor for the Bally Sports Network (formerly Fox Sports) between 2018 and 2021.
Who is Mike Shannon married to?
Judy ShannonMike Shannon / Spouse (m.?–2007)
How much is the DeWitt family worth?
MLB Trade Rumors collected data on all 30 owners and DeWitt comes in ninth with a $4 billion net worth.
How much is William DeWitt Jr worth?
Chairman and CEO: William O. DeWitt Jr. How he made his billions: DeWitt, 80, is a founder of the investment firm Reynolds, DeWitt & Co., which owns 63 Arby’s franchises and whose value has been estimated at $50.4 billion; and the U.S. Playing Card Company, which has an estimated value of $120 million.
Where is Erica Weston now?
Where is Alex Curry now?
Curry currently resides in Southern California with her husband Jeff. As a lifelong Californian, she has worked with the Richstone Family Center and their Kids Club After School Program.
Where is Al Hrabosky now?
Away from the booth, Hrabosky is a motivational speaker and active in many charities, including the St. Louis Zoo, Angel Arms and FOX Sports Midwest’s work with The Mission Continues. Hrabosky and his now-white Fu Manchu mustache, and wife, June, live in St. Louis.