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Shanley, voice of Browns, dies at 76 Served as sportscaster on WEWS for 20 years, 'Quarterback Club' host
By George M. Thomas
Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Monday, Apr 07, 2008
Sports fans in Northeast Ohio 40 years old or older felt that they knew Gib Shanley courtesy of his witty charm, intelligence and a touch of crustiness that proved endearing, never annoying.
Shanley, the sportscaster for WEWS (Channel 5) for 20 years, died at the age of 76 Sunday. Although he's a legend at the local ABC affiliate, what many will remember about Shanley more is that he was the voice of Browns football on the radio.
''He will always be the voice of the Cleveland Browns for me,'' said WEWS sports director Andy Baskin, who now occupies Shanley's former seat.
In that role, he called the last championship of any note that a Cleveland sports team won ? the Browns' 1964 win over the Baltimore Colts.
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