A left-handed pitcher, he was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, and known as "Hardrock", due to his fastball.

He played for the Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves, and Chicago White Sox.

[2] Shoun missed the 1945 professional baseball season due to his service in the Navy during World War II.

[4] Shoun died on his 56th birthday in the veterans center in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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