Don Shea was 'true gem' in Triangle sports scene

Posted Feb 7, 2015
On Jan. 4, news hit the airwaves that ESPN anchor and former WRAL reporter Stuart Scott had passed away after a long battle with cancer. The previous day, noted Triangle sportscaster Don Shea celebrated his 77th birthday. In a span of one month, both of my friends were gone. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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