The following article about Bill Shea was originally published in the Summer, 1993, issue of The 66 News on the occasion of his induction into our Association's Hall of Fame. We're proud to transcribe it here for you to read (or read again). Enjoy the story of this Route 66 original on another prestigious occasion - his 91st birthday, on December 30.
By Tom Teague
When Route 66 was bypassed by the interstates, many people just let it slip into history. But not Bill Shea. He adapted. A businessman alongside 66 since 1947, he is a testament not only to the road's rich history, but also its continuing vitality.