Indianapolis, IN
Razor Shines on Indy Indians retiring jersey: ‘I’m gonna be brought to tears.’
Razor Shines was watching ESPN’s “First Take” in his Orlando living room Wednesday when he got the call. On the other end of the line was Indianapolis Indians CEO Bruce Schumacher, GM Randy Lewandowski and Director of Communications Cheyne Reiter. Shines thought he was getting a call about a 40th-anniversary reunion for the Indians’ American Association pennant.
But the front office members were reaching out to Shines for a more personal announcement. He was going to be the first player in franchise history to get his number retired.
“I was speechless,” Shines said. “I didn’t exactly know what to say. For the first time in my life, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t clearly say what I was thinking. … I’m not able to grasp what I’m thinking and how I feel.”
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Shines’ No. 3 jersey will be retired at Victory Field. It will be part of a three-day “Razor Shines Weekend” to close out the Indians’ regular season, as Shines will throw out the first pitch and sign autographs on Sept. 13 and Sept. 15.
Shines — born Anthony Razor Shines — played for the Indians for nine years over two stints from 1984-89 and 1991-93. Shines became a fan favorite and an Indy sports hero during his time with the Triple-A baseball club.
With the Colts struggling after their move from Baltimore in 1984 and the Pacers being at the bottom of the NBA pre-Reggie Miller, the Indians were the most successful pro team in town. Shines was a stalwart for the Indians during four consecutive American Association championships (1986-89) and two Triple-A Classic championships in 1988 and 1989.
“We were the dominant sports figure in the city, let me put it that way,” Shines said. “We won on a yearly basis, and we expected to. And I think most fans fall in love with winners, and that’s what we were.”
Shines contributed to 10 total championships for the Indians in the 1980s, the most by any player in franchise history. He ranks top-five in Indians history in home runs (T-3rd, 68), RBIs (4th, 404) and doubles (5th, 138). The Durham, N.C. native started for the Indians in every postseason game during his first tenure with the organization.
Shines became a beloved personality due to his community involvement in Indianapolis. He always sought to set an admirable example for kids who came to Indians games and saw him outside the ballpark.
“If it was clinics that had to be attended by Indians players, speaking engagements by Indians players, I wanted to be the one out front,” Shines said. “I wanted to be the one to set an example for the Indianapolis Indians.”
Whenever Shines returns to Indians games, he’s greeted by spectators who watched him play as children nearly 40 years ago, as they often come to games with their kids.
Shines played 68 games in MLB in short stints with the Montreal Expos from 1983-1987. The Expos drafted Shines in the 18th round of the 1978 MLB draft, and he remained in the organization until his final pro season in 1993.
Shines credits Indians Chairman Emeritus Max Schumacher for his illustrious career in Indianapolis. Schumacher — the former GM, President and Chairman of the Board for the club — developed an everlasting relationship with Shines during his career.
“This man has been more than a general manager to me,” Shines said. “He’s been a father figure to me. I respect him so much. It is unbelievable the respect and love I have for Max Schumacher. It is unmatched in baseball.”
After retiring from playing, Shines spent decades as a coach and manager in the minor leagues and MLB. He now lives in Orlando where his two children and three grandchildren reside. He volunteers with his 7-year-old grandson Riley’s baseball team. Riley shares the “Razor” middle name that began with Shines’ father, Curtis Razor Shines.
Shines will be joined by children and grandchildren when the Indians immortalize his accomplishments in September.
“I’m gonna be brought to tears,” Shines said of the Sept. 14 ceremony. “I say that because even the first time it was mentioned to me, I got weak and I could feel a tear or two running down my face. So I know once I start to thank people that deserve to be thanked, give people credit that deserve that credit, it’s gonna get to me a little bit.”
IndyCar race results from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IndyCar Series drivers are on the grid in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course is set to host a day of open wheel racing.
View Indianapolis race results for the IndyCar Series below.
Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward set the front row. 85 laps laps of stock car racing are up next…
Race Report
Green flag, Alex Palou is clear out of turn one. Pato O’Ward is turned! Scott Dixon and others are collected. The caution is out.
Penalty: Felix Rosenqvist will serve a drive thru penalty for contact in turn one.
Green, Palou leads Malukas and Kirkwood into turn one.
Lap 7, Kirkwood dives inside of Malukas into turn one. Kirkwood takes 2nd away.
Lap 21, Alexander Rossi is stalled and the caution is out. Multiple pit strategies are now in play.
Palou heads for the pit lane. Power is handed the lead as Palou restarts 19th.
Green, Power leads Malukas and Lundgaard. Felix Rosenqvist jumps over the top of Kyffin Simpson, caution.
Power pits from the lead with others. Malukas is handed the lead.
Green, Malukas leads Lunagaard into turn one.
Lap 48, Malukas and others head for the pit lane. Lundgaard pits the following lap. Malukas cycles out ahead. Malukas is saving fuel.
Lap 52, Power leads Malukas by 8 seconds.
Lap 63, Alex Palou pits for the final time from 5th.
20 to go, Lundgaard and many of the leaders dive for the pit lane. A lap later, Malukas heads for the pit lane.
Malukas cycles out ahead of Lundgaard. Lundgaard trails by 1.3 seconds.
18 to go, Lundgaard is all over the gearbox of the leader! Malukas blocks the inside into turn one. He misses a shift and Lundgaard pulls on the outside. They fight for space into turn four, Lundgaard to the lead!
8 to go, Lundgaard leads Malukas by 3 seconds. He’s driving away.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Race Results
May 9, 2026
IndyCar Series
Pos | Driver
1. Christian Lundgaard
2. David Malukas
3. Graham Rahal
4. Josef Newgarden
5. Alex Palou
6. Scott Dixon
7. Louis Foster
8. Dennis Hauger
9. Kyle Kirkwood
10. Nolan Siegel
11. Marcus Armstrong
12. Kyffin Simpson
13. Will Power
14. Santino Ferrucci
15. Rinus VeeKay
16. Scott McLaughlin
17. Sting Ray Robb
18. Pato O’Ward
19. Caio Collet
20. Mick Schumacher
21. Romain Grosjean
22. Marcus Ericsson
23. Felix Rosenqvist
24. Christian Rasmussen
25. Alexander Rossi
IndyCar Series
Point Standings
Pending
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Video Highlights
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TODAY
Early clouds give way to gradual clearing, and the afternoon turns much nicer than the damp start might suggest. Highs reach the mid 70s, with a west-southwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Once we get past the morning gray, this looks like a very usable day for outdoor plans, just a bit breezy at times.
TONIGHT
Clouds increase again overnight, and scattered showers with a few thunderstorms may arrive late, mainly after 3 a.m. Lows settle in the mid 50s, with a light breeze becoming northerly late. Most of the evening stays quiet, but by early Sunday morning a few neighborhoods could hear some rain on the roof.
MOTHER’S DAY
Cooler than Saturday, with a mix of clouds and some breaks of sun along with the chance for an isolated shower. Highs top out in the mid 60s, and a north breeze around 5 to 10 mph adds a slightly cooler feel. It is not a washout, but it is also not as nice as Saturday afternoon, especially south of Indianapolis where a stray shower may hang on longer.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Partly cloudy and cooler, with lows in the mid 40s and a north northeast breeze around 5 to 10 mph. The air dries out nicely, and this looks like a quiet, comfortable night across central Indiana.
MONDAY
Bright and seasonably cool with sunshine taking over. Highs reach the mid 60s, with a light north wind around 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. This looks like one of the cleaner forecast days of the stretch, great for errands, practices, or getting outside without weather trouble.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and chilly again, with lows in the low to mid 40s and light wind fading late. Quiet weather continues, and there are no meaningful travel concerns overnight.
TUESDAY
Another decent start, then clouds begin to increase later with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after mid afternoon. Highs reach the mid 60s, with a light south southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph. Most of the day still looks usable, but the late afternoon and evening carry the next better rain signal.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms become more likely for part of the night before activity starts to ease later on. Lows hold in the low to mid 50s, with a south-southwest wind around 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. It does not look like a high-end severe setup right now, but it is enough of a signal to keep an eye on late evening plans.
WEDNESDAY
A leftover shower is possible early, then the trend turns drier with more sun returning through the day. Highs recover into the upper 60s, and a northwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph will make it feel a little brisker at times. The day improves as it goes, and by afternoon it should look much better than the early morning may suggest.
7 DAY FORECAST
After a milder Saturday and a small late Saturday night into Sunday shower window, the broader pattern settles down for Sunday night and Monday with quieter, cooler weather in place. The next more meaningful chance for rain arrives Tuesday into Tuesday night as another system approaches, then drier conditions return Wednesday as that system pulls away. Temperatures run in the 70s Saturday, slip back into the 60s Sunday through Tuesday, then edge a little milder again by midweek. Confidence is best in the quiet Sunday night through Monday stretch, while the exact timing of Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night rain could still wobble a bit.
Editor’s note: This interview is part of our ‘Meet the Candidates’ show. Watch past episodes here.
After working in education for about 15 years, Andrea Hunley won her first bid for political office four years ago in an Indiana Senate district covering the core of Indianapolis.
On May 8, Hunley, 42, officially launched her campaign for an office that she says feels closer to home: Indianapolis mayor.
About a year ahead of the May 2027 mayoral primary, Hunley sat down with IndyStar on May 5 to discuss what she hopes to accomplish as mayor, why her candidacy differs from her challengers, and how she thinks about hot-button issues like education, public safety and data centers.
At this point, Hunley will face longtime Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili and Department of Public Works administrator David Bride. Both candidates will also be invited for sit-down interviews with IndyStar in the coming weeks.
Email Indianapolis City Hall Reporter Jordan Smith at JTSmith@indystar.com. Follow him on X @jordantsmith09 and Bluesky @jordanaccidentally.bsky.social.
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