SHANNON L. MANNiNg
"I'm a creative artist who is dedicated to the concept that art should enrich the lives of it's viewers."
Upon graduation from the prestigious Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Shannon was employed as a commercial artist by a large design studio in Chicago. He was then recruited by Hallmark Cards where he contributed creatively for 30 years.
Shannon is now retired and enjoys creating artwork in his own studio.
Shannon is the designer of the original
Kansas City Royals Baseball Team Emblem.
To learn more about this exciting time in Kansas City history along with how the Royals selected Shannon's iconic design to represent their organization, please watch Shannon's interview (video below)