Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Shea grew up in Bedford, Massachusetts. He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.\n', '

Shea was signed by the Chicago Cubs as a free agent in 1961, playing in their Minor League system from 1962 through 1964.\n', '

Following his release, he signed with Houston in 1965 and pitched three solid seasons in the minors before joining the Astros in 1968. He gained credit for the victory in his first Major League appearance, pitching 1​1⁄3 perfect innings against the Cincinnati Reds in a 5–4, 10-inning game.\n', '

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