Mike Claiborne, Sports Broadcaster

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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome broadcasting legend Mike Claiborne to the podcast. With a career spanning over 40 years in sports media, Mike has seen it all—from covering seven St. Louis Cardinals World Series to working alongside icons like Jack Buck and Mike Shannon. Starting from his college days at Fisk University, where he found his passion for broadcasting at the campus radio station, to becoming a trusted voice in St. Louis sports, Mike’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance and adaptability.

We’ll dive into how he got his start, the connections and friendships that shaped his career, and his take on whether breaking into the industry has gotten easier or harder over the years. Plus, Mike reflects on his time in college, including his fraternity life and the moments that set him on this remarkable path.

Join us for an engaging conversation with one of the Midwest’s most respected broadcasters as we explore the career, insights, and stories of a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee who truly made his mark on the world of sports media.

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