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Shelby family’s two World Series rings resonate as Rays, Brewers meet

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:45 PM · 1 min read
Shelby family’s two World Series rings resonate as Rays, Brewers meet — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL, Venice Sports news
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WWSB) - Fans gathered outside Tropicana Field as the World Series returned to a ballpark damaged by Hurricane Milton. Among them was John Shelby of Parrish, known as T-Bone, who has won the World Series twice as a player.“This is my Baltimore Orioles jersey. This was my number. And this was... These are original jerseys. And so I was able to keep it,” Shelby said.Shelby played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers during his career.“I won the 83 World Series in 1983 with Baltimore and 1988 with the L.A. Dodgers,” Shelby said. “So when I see all this excitement, I know what they’re feeling.”Rays legends gather at the Trop ahead of World Series Game 3Shelby keeps rings, bats and trophies from both championship runs.“1988 World Series and I signed them all,” Shelby said.Shelby’s son, John Shelby III, grew up watching his father’s career. He played at the University of Kentucky, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and reached AAA with the Rays.“Baseba

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