National Anthem and sporting events

2014-09-14T13:44:41-04:00

It happens at sporting events all across America, from pee-wee football to major league baseball, the presenting of the colors and the national anthem. You might be surprised to the origins of this tradition.

What are your thoughts on this practice?

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6957582/the-history-national-anthem-sports-espn-magazine

The history of the national anthem in sports - ESPN The Magazine

A look at the history of the national anthem and how it came to be associated with baseball paints a picture of how unified sports, war and the battle song have become in our country. ESPN The Magazine's Luke Cyphers and Ethan Trex investigate.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Sep 14 at 2014 2:39 PM

2014-09-14T14:39:39-04:00

It is a tradition and it would feel awkward if it didn't happen. I couldn't imagine going to a game and it didn't happen. We should be proud of being Americans and stand strong together as a nation.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2016 11:49 PM

2016-08-27T23:49:31-04:00

Awesome! Buffalo Sabres games they sing American and Canadian national anthems and it fires 20,000 people up. Go to other countries and you will witness a different amount of patriotism. American's have flags, shirts, about 15 patriotic days a year from New Years (floats and colors), Flag day, July 4th to Memorial day and Thanksgiving. Just an wonderful country that has had millions sacrifice for it's well being and longevity.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2016 8:28 AM

2016-08-30T08:28:17-04:00

Great read!

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Oct 12 at 2017 9:18 AM

2017-10-12T09:18:47-04:00

Is it true ? Occupy Democrats reports that Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner" includes a verse of perserverance against slaves enlisted by the British to fight Americans?

Response by SFC Dennis A. made Oct 12 at 2017 2:11 PM

2017-10-12T14:11:42-04:00

As a proud American and a veteran I will always stand with my hand over my heart for the national anthem, but I respect people's right to protest, because I am a proud American. Only in America are we free to do this. People died for this right. Do you think they protest the government openly in China, in Russia, or the Middle East? No they don't, because they know they will most likely be put in prison or even killed. I don't like that you kneel for my country's anthem, but I respect your right to do so.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Oct 12 at 2017 4:57 PM

2017-10-12T16:57:18-04:00

The protest is about Police Conduct, not the National Anthem.
The players have chosen to protest during the National Anthem.
How were we to know that the US Taxpayers were paying the owners for these pregame shindigs. We thought it might be Patriotism. With Jerry Jones on his knee one week and threatening to suspend players for doing the same a week later, it's hard to tell

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Oct 20 at 2017 4:46 PM

2017-10-20T16:46:56-04:00

I would not attend a game where this tradition was not upheld. I have discontinued watching football as a result of the current disrespectful behavior of players.