US National Anthem drowned out by cheers at 91 NHL All Star Game

Wayne Messmer sings the National Anthem at Chicago Stadium during the '91 NHL All-Star game, days after the U.S. went into Iraq at the start of the Gulf War. He is nearly drowned out by the crowd.

This was broadcast live to the troops in the Middle East, and Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf played this for his soldiers to show them the support they had from the American public.

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[mgdnewful]

This makes me feel like i could run through a brick wall when i listen!

[ohohmj]

Being at a Hawks Game for the national anthem is truly an experience. A real good one !!

[RapidFire740]

Detroit fans think this isn't a tradition. What a bunch of unpatriotic, ignorant fucks!

[Timmy Jackson]

The Chicago Blackhawks fans are out right the best fans in all of sports.

[joshuarayborn]

Not sure who is better, jim or wayne

[julius taglia]

Sorry my friend,I used to go to every sunday night hockey game in the old Stadium.There was no stadium ever that was as loud as the stadium when the crowd got going.I wish we could have preserved the old barn for special athletic events.It would be something with this 2013 Blackhawk team

[iketurner7]

This was not the first cheered anthem in Chicago Stadium. The tradition began in the early 80's in the playoffs. Hawks vs oilers.

[RedBirds55]

Cry about it pussy

[Jiltedin2007]

This was during the time of Desert Storm as all of us Americans were showing our True Colors of Red White and Blue during that time.

[MAHARDWAY]

As a Canadien / American ( I just happened to have been born in Montreal , P.Q. from American parents , X3 generations ) I could not agree more . Lock & Load , my brother , I'm so glad I don't live in Canadia ( sp ) now . We have CCW permits and I own what I choose to own ... be it cars , my house , or my firearms . As a law abiding , tax paying citizen , I am entitled by God Almighty to do so . Not so in Canada - besides ... Canada has no Gulf Coast . F*ck 'em & feed 'em beans .

[Organsk8er]

Bring back Wayne Messmer. He can do it without sounding like he's going to blow out his lungs or hurt himself.