NewsABC7 WWSBOctober 26, 2026Manatee County
Former World Series player John Shelby reflects on career as Rays and Brewers meet
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Former professional baseball player John Shelby gathered outside Tropicana Field ahead of the World Series to reflect on his championship wins with the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. His son, John Shelby III, discussed the family's deep roots in baseball as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers face off in the series.
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The article highlights local connections to Major League Baseball's championship series through a former player and his family, who now work as a baseball agent.
Key Facts
- John Shelby won the World Series twice as a player, in 1983 with the Baltimore Orioles and in 1988 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- John Shelby kept original jerseys, rings, bats, and trophies from his championship runs.
- John Shelby III played baseball at the University of Kentucky, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox, and reached AAA with the Rays before becoming a baseball agent.
- The current World Series features the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Tropicana Field hosted events despite being damaged by Hurricane Milton.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationWWSB“News organization publishing the article.”otherHurricane Milton“Natural disaster that damaged Tropicana Field.”OrganizationBaltimore Orioles“Major League Baseball team for which John Shelby played and won the 1983 World S”OrganizationUniversity of Kentucky“College where John Shelby III played baseball.”locationTropicana Field“Ballpark in St. Petersburg, Florida, damaged by Hurricane Milton and hosting Wor”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Major League Baseball team for which John Shelby played and won the 1988 World S”OrganizationChicago White Sox“Major League Baseball team that drafted John Shelby III.”PersonJohn Shelby III“Son of John Shelby, former collegiate and professional baseball player, currentl”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Major League Baseball team playing in the World Series.”locationParrish“Residency location of John Shelby.”locationSt. Petersburg“City in Florida where Tropicana Field is located.”PersonJohn Shelby“Former World Series player known as T-Bone, winner in 1983 and 1988.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team playing in the World Series.”