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Radio show host/former Tennessee Vols star Ron Slay tells wild must-hear story about his car getting stolen right in front of him
Eric Parsons / The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC

104.5 The Zone radio show host/former Tennessee Vols basketball player Ron Slay told one of the most insane stories this week that you'll ever hear. 

I'm not exaggerating. In fact, I might be underselling it a bit. 

Slay told a story on 104.5 The Zone's 3HL this week about his truck getting stolen right in front of him as he was checking out at a convenience store. 

The story involves a chase, multiple wrecks (including his truck flipping), a stolen pistol, and the culprit completely disappearing at the end. 

It's a must-listen that will have you in tears by the end. I promise. 

While telling that story, Slay teased a story about an AAU basketball experience in Memphis that also involved the police. 

And after hearing the stolen car story, I think we can all agree that we've gotta hear the Memphis story. 

By the way, there aren't many storytellers on the planet better than Ron Slay. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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