Stephen Mack Shields (born November 30, 1958) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the 10th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for five different teams between 1985 and 1989. He lives with his family in

Hokes Bluff, Alabama Hokes Bluff is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,446. History Hokes Bluff was established on a high bluff overlooking the Coosa Riv ...

. Shields is a 1977 graduate of Hokes Bluff High School. In 219 innings pitched over five seasons, Shields posted an 8-8 won-loss record with a 5.26 ERA and 126 strikeouts.

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