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Mick Shaffer can be reached at mick.shaffer@kshb.com.
Follow him on Twitter: @mickshaffer
When did you start working here?
June 2017
Where else have you worked?
Metro Sports, Kansas City, 2001-2017
KAKE-TV, Wichita, 1999-2001
KSNT-TV, Topeka, 1998-1999
Where did you go to college?
Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
What are you most proud of when it comes to your work?
I’ve been blessed to win nine Emmys in my time in Kansas City, as well as the Docking Award for high school sports reporting. I’m also proud of my social media following and will be even prouder when I pass Gary Lezak for followers!
What are you most proud of in your own life?
I’m, of course, proud of my three children and all that they do. I’m also proud the once-a-decade Oklahoma State does anything significant in athletics.
What do you love about living in the KC area?
I love KC for being a big city, but having a small-town feel. I love that it’s a sports-crazed town. I love that the people here are so kind and considerate. I love that it’s close enough to my hometown of Caldwell, Kansas.
What are your favorite local hangouts/places, sports & cultural institutions?
Sombrero’s
The Other Place (Shawnee)
The baseball fields (all over KC)
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
All-time favorites (movies, shows, books, music, etc.)?
Fletch
The Princess Bride
Pearl Jam
Breaking Bad
Sons of Anarchy
Oklahoma State
Other than KSHB.com and KSHB 41, where do you get your news from?
ESPN
Twitter
Memes from Facebook (just kidding)
What are the apps you can't live without?
Twitter
Team Snap
GHIN Handicap (golf)
Sports Radio 810
