@@jqzIII it’s ok. don’t get offended when these idiotic patriots attack you. you’re normal i promise. they’re gonna try to make you seem like your a nobody but in reality they are a bunch of weird nobody’s that probably support the orange in the office that some call our president.
For those who think this is disrespectful, you dont see how this is showing the ultimate pride in country? They are cheering for america, not against it. America used to ROAR, now we dont seem to do much of that... I love this video.
First off...I was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina the day this happened. I was in the 82nd Airborne Division's Personnel Services Company (PSC), and most of the unit (not including me) was deployed in the Persian Gulf. It was a touching moment for me back in 1991, and to this day, this is my FAVORITE rendition of our National Anthem...even moreso than Whitney Houston's revered version of it before the kickoff of Super Bowl XXV. Also...I'm a Chicagoan, and I can honestly say that while this rendition of the Anthem was a historic one, the fans who filled the old Chicago Stadium then and the United Center now do this before EVERY BLACKHAWKS GAME. As familiar as everyone is with the Chicago Bulls' "Spotlight Introductions", I say that if Blackhawks' games weee allowed to be televised locally then like the Bulls and other local teams...the "Anthem" would clearly rival the "Spotlight" in local sports fans eyes. But that's another discussion. I have absolutely no problem with the cheering and applause during the Anthem. I had no problem with it them, and I certainly don't have one now. Considering the lack of American pride and patriotism we have now...I think we need stuff like this more than ever. This custom is exclusive to Chicago Blackhawks games, and every night before a game starts...the Blackhawks honor a current servicemember and a veteran by having them stand next to the Anthem singer, former Chicago Lyric Opera star Jim Corneilison (sp?) while he sings. Needless to say, the "Anthem" is one of the coolest and most emotional traditions in sports. People from current and former military to heads of state have enjoyed the "Anthem" at the United Center, and there have been no formal complaints about the cheering and applauding during the song. There has always been debate about it, but no formal complaints...especially the kind that would force the Blackhawks to stop the tradition. Everyone from fans to players say Chicago is a great place to play in part because of the "Anthem".
Spot on post. I'm from Detroit. I saw one game in the old Chicago Stadium. I got chills. I gave up on hockey back in 2005 with all the work stoppages. That doesn't stop me from every now and then looking up a Chicago Stadium/United Center National Anthem to watch.
My wife and I made and held up the king sized banner that said" No Flag Burners Here,,God Bless The USA !!! We did it to cut through the lack of support for the United States troops and to try and unite patriotic americans around the world... it worked. Praise God...it is now a historic moment in sports history and patriotic anthems that inspire troops and Americans wherever they live.
+Tom Dagenais Canadians are great people. Met a guy yesterday, a bus driver, was going into Georgetown from Rosslyn, VA to pick up his group. So nice and engaging. My 17 year old daughter was with me and when the man left and said good-bye and something sweet to Maddie she told me Dad, I think Canadians must be the nicest people in the world. We need your love right now Tom Dagenais, thanks, many thanks!
I'm 69 years old, and this tears me up every time I watch it. Being from Chicago, I have seen and heard it in person several times, same results. Took my son to a game when he came in from Alaska and a couple tears came down his face. He was on the U.S.S. Saipan when this game was played and in the gulf. It's GREAT and always will be.
been following my Hawks since the early 60s, got out of the service '67 we would buy standing room ticks up in the second balcony. no escalators back then, walking up 3or4 flights of stairs. the beer guy came up between periods, once he sold out that was it. the only concession stand was for hot dogs and soda pop. Wayne Messmer was the anthem singer back then, what a great voice, i watched this game on TV, wishing i was there...
We were sitting in Saudi Arabia. I think things had already kicked off. We didn’t know what was was coming but we were ready to get it done. Our tv choice was limited in Riyadh during that time...just a few of us where watching this. I was a 21 yr old kid from Texas and really didn’t known anything about hockey. When this came on...we were so moved. Trying to hide our eyes from each other. At that moment, we could feel those people in Chicago and we knew you were with us...I’ll never forget it.
Sir, thank you for your service. I know you don't know me, and the support and thanks of a 24 year old from California probably doesn't mean that much, but I want to thank you for your service.
I always loved when Wayne Messmer gets to “The rockets’ red glare” and the place loses it. CHILLS. For those of you who have never been, you can’t hear the organ playing when it gets that loud. Your chest vibrates too….
David Mikesell that's just the inner city people who want more free shit real hard working people in this city are the real minorities and are truly some of the most patriotic people I've ever met
Thank you Chicago. Chicago Stadium. Wayne Mesmer. Great Chicago Blackhawks fans. One if the greatest moments in the history of sports. Way to go the National Hockey League. Long live the memories of Old Chicago Stadium. Proud to admit that I was there. The last game played. I will never forget that time as long as I live.
Murph3579, Grew up in metro Detroit and loved the old Olympia, but I gotta say that the Chicago Stadium was hands down the GREATEST venue in the NHL and maybe (with all due respect to Yankee Stadium) in all of sports. The pipe organ, the foghorn, the fans and of course Wayne Messmer belting out the anthem was unmatched by any others. This moment against the backdrop of our forces involved in the Persian Gulf War is truly a piece of American history!
I was there too. Remember who got the loudest cheers during player intros? Denis Savard. It was his first game back in Chicago, after being traded to the Habs. Savoir faire😀
As a season ticket holder from 84-96, I split tickets with several guys, and I was extremely lucky to get tickets for the game, and the first balcony opposite side of the organ, that was way around the side from where I usually got sat. I went with my brother and we had a blast, chills went up my spine during that anthem. Never forgot Wayne Messmer about how fantastic of a singer he was, and what a great experience it was to be at that All-Star game.
Love this moment in history. Makes me proud to be an American and born and raised in Chicagoland. Greatest city in the world. Happened 25 years ago and still gives me chills when I see this.
Wayne Messmer is one of the best National Anthem singers I've ever heard. I saw a game between the Flyers and Black Hawks at the old Stadium. Even though I'm a Flyers fan, I stood and applauded during the National Anthem.
I got into an NHL 24 lobby with the man holding the flag “No Flag Burners Here, God Bless The USA” He snuck the banner through Security, and the rest is History. He is 68 Years Old Today. He told me he was called by the President as well as the Blackhawks owners and players in the All Star Game. He said the President called him the next morning “President George Bush” and told him, that was the greatest act of Patriotism i have ever seen and the world has seen. President Bush told him he would take him and his wife out for dinner when in Chicago again. Fast Forward 30 something years later, he said the President never followed up on it.
Gary Galley ex NHL'er played this game and still says it was his favourite moment as a player. Still gets chills. Makes me cry just to think of Wayne Messmer and the organ in Chicago. One of my top 3 sports regrets is not taking my father to the old Stadium. The Madhouse om Madison lives FOREVER!!!!!!!!
i just showed my dad this video and he got emotional, he worked in the penalty box that game and he was telling me that it was so loud and everyone was cheering.
Their children don't hate America, they're just questioning the principles it was founded on such as "all men are created equal" yet there was slavery, and beyond. Questioning America isn't hating it.
Maybe they hate what American war crimes have done for the country and the world. The only people that have benefitted from the last 4 American Wars are billionaires and Israel.
I came home from Desert Storm with a sense of abandonment. When I saw this a actually wept. I thank the NHL and it's fans for doing this for us... For me. I'm not a hockey fan in the true sense of the word but now forever a fan. It helped heal an unseen wound.
I was in the crowd at the old Boston Garden the night after we started the bombing in Gulf War I. Rene Rancourt pulled out all the stops on the Anthem and the place went completely nuts exactly as shown here.
+Ben A lot of people will say Whitney Houston's version of the Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV is the best. There is a word to describe those people. That word is WRONG.
This would never happen today. people would be on their phones taking pictures and spoiling the moment. The national unity as of today is desecrated and i am very disappointed in how our country's patriotism has declined. This video is overwhelmingly amazing to watch! God bless America!
this happens every blackhawk home game idk what your talking about lol the tv drowns out the sound bc if they didn't you could barely hear them sing it.
Trevor Frey I'm a penguins and I was at the Stadium Series game and a drunk penguins fan was standing on the seats being obnoxious trying to get on the jumbo tron during The Star Spangled Banner I was never more embarrassed to be a penguins fan
usna2020 Was just at the hawks game a few days ago, still happens to this day. Actually being there versus seeing this on T.V is a huge difference. It is actually amazing.
Wayne Mesmer….I have had the privilege to hear his rendition many times in the old barn. As well as Jim Cornielesen’s version in the UC. It is the greatest thing in Chicago sports. Even better than the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley or a Bears tailgate or the Bulls starting lineup during the Jordan era……from North Carolina….My God I have lived a blessed life growing up in Chicago during this era.
30 years ago now & I still get choked up when I see this. It makes me sick when I see our own citizens disrespect our flag & our country. WTH is going on......
Extraordinary moment in time. The greatest rendition of America's national anthem in the history of sports; even more moving than our beloved Kate Smith in 1976 at the Spectrum. As a Ranger fan I stood with the faithful in the rafters the last game ever played there vs. Toronto, Game 6. I will never forget it. Chicago, America's best city! Preserve all that is left! Stand proud!
I had the pleasure to visit old Chicago Stadium 2 times. With Wayne Messmer singing and the organ which would resonate, it truly was a spectacle. It would get loud but at a certain point, the sound amplified even louder and you would feel the building shake. I have visited about a dozen NHL arenas and Chicago was favourite, with the Montreal Forum just behind it.
Gotta love the people holding up the lit sparklers. You’d get arrested for that today, but you’d never get those through security either so forget it..
As per anything, it's all about intent. The Star Spangled Banner is a battle cry, a song that was conceived during times of war, singing of pride, resolve, and sacrifice. It's unique in terms of 'national anthems' as other countries (Canada for Example) have an overall different tone and reverence for their own songs. Again, it's about intent. As a Chicagoian, I cheer during the Anthem because I feel I'm showing support and verbalizing my appreciation. That being said, I only do it at the U.C. because it's become the social norm there. Again, context and intent. People forget that the proper way to dispose of an American Flag is to burn it. However, the manner of HOW you burn it changes from a state of reverence to an act of protest or disrespect. Intent and Context, people.
Only in Chicago can you hear this! I've been to other hockey & football arena's in other states, and NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. I was at this game and will never forget the appreciation shown our troops that night.
I was at this game too. I miss the Stadium. One thing the UC has over it is, you can go to the bathroom between periods, and be back in your seat by puck drop😀
here in the usa you don't cheer for war, but for truly the best service men and women who fight and die for the freedoms we hold so dear and take for granted. Don't like it?. You should probably go to Yemen or Afghanistan or pretty much anywhere else considering this is the greatest country ever. Gob Bless the U.S.A.
I stilll get goosebumps hearing this. Can do it over and over. i was lucky enough to get to a few games at the stadium. This is a true story that happened to me. I was stationed overseas and returned home. I always tried to get to as many Blackhawks games as possible. Didnt bet to my first one til around 1983. In 88 i was again on leave in the area and wanted to go The hawks were good and tickets were impossible. The Blues were in town and it would be the second game of my lifetime to get to. I bought the ticket from an agency that had an office at the John Handcock Center. i paid well over face value for seat. But it was so worth it. But it had some big time drama in the pre cell phone era. My seat was lower bowl and the Stadium was rockin. The anthem played and it was on. It was a hard hitting affair with lots of scoring. I was so happy. That was until Andy Frain tapped my shoulder and asked to see my ticket. I showed my ticket and was advised i had a reported stolen season ticket. I was escorted to the CPD area and pleaded my case. I was allowed to remain at the game but went to the standing room area. The next day i called my poc at the Handcock Center and asked what TF? He did ask why had not called but quickly fixed the situation. I had some more time on leave and he offered me a pair of seats next to penalty box for game of my choices. The Oilers with Messier were coming to town. I took my mom to see the game and it was phenomenal. I did 22 years on active duty. Does anybody out there know how they select veterans for the pre game anthem? It would be the moment of my life to get a chance to do that ?
30 years later...it's still just as good...just as patriotic...just as emotional. I'm tearing up just thinking about it.
No reason for us to be in the middle east
@@SSNESSWomp Womp
Hey, I was just wondering if you’re still tearing up?
This is the true definition of America
Kyle Ermis pretty much
People cheering at a sporting event...
That's America?
If that's true it's pretty pathetic.
@@jqzIII cheering for the country's national anthem dumbass. Stfu
zian z probably the stupidest fucking comment I’ve ever seen. Called patriotism.
@@jqzIII it’s ok. don’t get offended when these idiotic patriots attack you. you’re normal i promise. they’re gonna try to make you seem like your a nobody but in reality they are a bunch of weird nobody’s that probably support the orange in the office that some call our president.
the absolute Best National Anthem Ever,gave me the the chills when i watched it then and still does now...God Bless America...Bruins fan here!!
The national anthem in the Boston garden after the Boston bombing was truly special. Blackhawks fan here!
Absolutely magnificent! Red Wing fan here
Go Bruins!
For those who think this is disrespectful, you dont see how this is showing the ultimate pride in country? They are cheering for america, not against it. America used to ROAR, now we dont seem to do much of that... I love this video.
Yea, if they were burning american flags we would understand the message, but they are waving them soo I dont see how this is disrespectful..
it's a BlackHawks thing, they don't understand, and we don't apologize for it, and kiss our collective asses if you have an issue
I was at that game.It was I day I will never forget -- awesome!
They should be singing it.
It's a BlackHawks thing.......
and we don't apologize for it
The banner "Let's show the world how we do it in Chicago" always gives me chills. That shot should be framed as a picture.
First off...I was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina the day this happened. I was in the 82nd Airborne Division's Personnel Services Company (PSC), and most of the unit (not including me) was deployed in the Persian Gulf. It was a touching moment for me back in 1991, and to this day, this is my FAVORITE rendition of our National Anthem...even moreso than Whitney Houston's revered version of it before the kickoff of Super Bowl XXV.
Also...I'm a Chicagoan, and I can honestly say that while this rendition of the Anthem was a historic one, the fans who filled the old Chicago Stadium then and the United Center now do this before EVERY BLACKHAWKS GAME. As familiar as everyone is with the Chicago Bulls' "Spotlight Introductions", I say that if Blackhawks' games weee allowed to be televised locally then like the Bulls and other local teams...the "Anthem" would clearly rival the "Spotlight" in local sports fans eyes. But that's another discussion.
I have absolutely no problem with the cheering and applause during the Anthem. I had no problem with it them, and I certainly don't have one now. Considering the lack of American pride and patriotism we have now...I think we need stuff like this more than ever. This custom is exclusive to Chicago Blackhawks games, and every night before a game starts...the Blackhawks honor a current servicemember and a veteran by having them stand next to the Anthem singer, former Chicago Lyric Opera star Jim Corneilison (sp?) while he sings. Needless to say, the "Anthem" is one of the coolest and most emotional traditions in sports.
People from current and former military to heads of state have enjoyed the "Anthem" at the United Center, and there have been no formal complaints about the cheering and applauding during the song. There has always been debate about it, but no formal complaints...especially the kind that would force the Blackhawks to stop the tradition. Everyone from fans to players say Chicago is a great place to play in part because of the "Anthem".
Spot on post. I'm from Detroit. I saw one game in the old Chicago Stadium. I got chills. I gave up on hockey back in 2005 with all the work stoppages. That doesn't stop me from every now and then looking up a Chicago Stadium/United Center National Anthem to watch.
My wife and I made and held up the king sized banner that said" No Flag Burners Here,,God Bless The USA !!! We did it to cut through the lack of support for the United States troops and to try and unite patriotic americans around the world... it worked. Praise God...it is now a historic moment in sports history and patriotic anthems that inspire troops and Americans wherever they live.
Thank you for serving the USA!
My father was 82nd airbrone signal Battalion. God bless you sir
Thank you for your service sir!!
God bless America, much love from Canada!
Thanks brother! You are the most respectful Canadian I have ever seen in my life
This is why I love Canada
Canada will always be our brother :)
+Tom Dagenais Canadians are great people. Met a guy yesterday, a bus driver, was going into Georgetown from Rosslyn, VA to pick up his group. So nice and engaging. My 17 year old daughter was with me and when the man left and said good-bye and something sweet to Maddie she told me Dad, I think Canadians must be the nicest people in the world. We need your love right now Tom Dagenais, thanks, many thanks!
God bless you and the USA, the beacon of light!
I'm 69 years old, and this tears me up every time I watch it. Being from Chicago, I have seen and heard it in person several times, same results. Took my son to a game when he came in from Alaska and a couple tears came down his face. He was on the U.S.S. Saipan when this game was played and in the gulf. It's GREAT and always will be.
ha 69
@@johnnybownes8681 lol come on 🤣
@@johnnybownes8681 can you take it remotely seriously
@@dairylandsportswi lmao
@@johnnybownes8681 Show a little heart and compassion.
been following my Hawks since the early 60s, got out of the service '67 we would buy standing room ticks up in the second balcony. no escalators back then, walking up 3or4 flights of stairs. the beer guy came up between periods, once he sold out that was it. the only concession stand was for hot dogs and soda pop. Wayne Messmer was the anthem singer back then, what a great voice, i watched this game on TV, wishing i was there...
This made me cry.
We were sitting in Saudi Arabia. I think things had already kicked off. We didn’t know what was was coming but we were ready to get it done. Our tv choice was limited in Riyadh during that time...just a few of us where watching this. I was a 21 yr old kid from Texas and really didn’t known anything about hockey. When this came on...we were so moved. Trying to hide our eyes from each other. At that moment, we could feel those people in Chicago and we knew you were with us...I’ll never forget it.
That’s amazing, thank you Ed!!
Thanks for serving my friend ✌
Sir, thank you for your service. I know you don't know me, and the support and thanks of a 24 year old from California probably doesn't mean that much, but I want to thank you for your service.
I was at KKMC.
Thank you for your service Ed
I remember watching this in my home in Detroit and getting goosebumps by the awesome and patriotic Chicago fans
I always loved when Wayne Messmer gets to “The rockets’ red glare” and the place loses it. CHILLS. For those of you who have never been, you can’t hear the organ playing when it gets that loud. Your chest vibrates too….
I was there. I miss the Stadium. Wayne Mesmer still has a great voice. This brings tears to my eyes. Be well everybody😀
chicago does this anthem best. hands down.
Boston in 2013 was really good tho
Proud Canadian true
Hey, I was just wondering if you still thought Chicago does this anthem best?
"no flag burners here"
you're goddam right
as a red wings fan, i will say this is a MASTERPIECE
Blues fan here. Agreed 100%.
Me too and you bet!
I've been a Hawks fan for over 50 years. I miss the days when the Wings, North Stars, and we were at each others' throats.
The Old Stadium was the best place to watch hockey. you were on top of the ice even in the balconys and noise went thru you..It was awesome
Born, raised, and live in Canada. This brings tears to my eyes every time! Remember it well. Awesome.
what happened to this type of patriotism? we need to be like this again. chicago still is.
Come again? This city has been voting for radical leftists for quite a while.
David Mikesell that's just the inner city people who want more free shit real hard working people in this city are the real minorities and are truly some of the most patriotic people I've ever met
David Mikesell eat shit buddy. go usa!
Jack cavanaugh David needs to watch a blackhawks game. and I'm a red wings fan.
Chicago is a mess
Thank you Chicago. Chicago Stadium. Wayne Mesmer. Great Chicago Blackhawks fans. One if the greatest moments in the history of sports. Way to go the National Hockey League. Long live the memories of Old Chicago Stadium. Proud to admit that I was there. The last game played. I will never forget that time as long as I live.
Murph3579, Grew up in metro Detroit and loved the old Olympia, but I gotta say that the Chicago Stadium was hands down the GREATEST venue in the NHL and maybe (with all due respect to Yankee Stadium) in all of sports. The pipe organ, the foghorn, the fans and of course Wayne Messmer belting out the anthem was unmatched by any others. This moment against the backdrop of our forces involved in the Persian Gulf War is truly a piece of American history!
I was there too. Remember who got the loudest cheers during player intros? Denis Savard. It was his first game back in Chicago, after being traded to the Habs. Savoir faire😀
As a season ticket holder from 84-96, I split tickets with several guys, and I was extremely lucky to get tickets for the game, and the first balcony opposite side of the organ, that was way around the side from where I usually got sat. I went with my brother and we had a blast, chills went up my spine during that anthem. Never forgot Wayne Messmer about how fantastic of a singer he was, and what a great experience it was to be at that All-Star game.
My proudest moment as a Chicagoan!!
He was the best. The 'the brave' part is amazing. I'm Canadian, but he made the American anthem awesome.
The crowd noise during the anthem at Chicago Stadium was literally painful to the body…and it was AWESOME!! Miss that barn…
Love this moment in history. Makes me proud to be an American and born and raised in Chicagoland. Greatest city in the world. Happened 25 years ago and still gives me chills when I see this.
No one can sing it like Wayne. I love Jim, but Wayne Messmer was so much better
Yes and the old Stadium was much louder.
Ben & Joe, I agree with both of your comments!
It was the ambiance of the Stadium. I know. I went to many games there.
This is the greatest National Amthem I've ever witnessed, just chills!!
have you seen whitney houston at superbowl?
@@badboy95ca It's amazing.
@@badboy95ca No comparison.
@@badboy95ca HENDRIX at WOODSTOCK! Former army guy, 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION, PARATROOPER, FORT CAMBELL, KENTUCKY.
Wayne Messmer is one of the best National Anthem singers I've ever heard. I saw a game between the Flyers and Black Hawks at the old Stadium. Even though I'm a Flyers fan, I stood and applauded during the National Anthem.
The noise in that place would literally hurt your eardrums sometimes . No stadium will ever be that loud again
I miss the old barn.
You will never ever never ever witness a more emotional national anthem at an NHL All Star game again.
When hockey was hockey
I got into an NHL 24 lobby with the man holding the flag “No Flag Burners Here, God Bless The USA” He snuck the banner through Security, and the rest is History. He is 68 Years Old Today. He told me he was called by the President as well as the Blackhawks owners and players in the All Star Game. He said the President called him the next morning “President George Bush” and told him, that was the greatest act of Patriotism i have ever seen and the world has seen. President Bush told him he would take him and his wife out for dinner when in Chicago again. Fast Forward 30 something years later, he said the President never followed up on it.
Wrigley Field PA, too. Did so many National Anthems for the Cubs, too
Still the best Anthem ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!
I enjoy the fact that hockey fans can put rivalries aside and realize that this is awesome.
Gary Galley ex NHL'er played this game and still says it was his favourite moment as a player. Still gets chills. Makes me cry just to think of Wayne Messmer and the organ in Chicago. One of my top 3 sports regrets is not taking my father to the old Stadium. The Madhouse om Madison lives FOREVER!!!!!!!!
Now we say it's just a flag, so proud to be an American!
WE NEED TO SHOW MORE OF THIS LOVE FOR OUR GREAT AND AWESOME COUNTRY
I remember seeing this on TV and being in awe. ❤️🇺🇸
This should be the official version of the national anthem played at the Olympics, etc.
Every game of every sport should be like this..leave politics aside and be proud of your country and root for your team!
i just showed my dad this video and he got emotional, he worked in the penalty box that game and he was telling me that it was so loud and everyone was cheering.
Thank you for All The game Highlights & All your videos
Goosebumps here. Nothing like being there in person but this is close enough. Thanks.
This absolutely sends chills up and down my body. It was amazing to hear live, and just as inspirational today.
“No flag burners here.”
And then their children grew up to hate this. Makes me so sad. But watching this, I cannot be anything but hopeful.
Their children don't hate America, they're just questioning the principles it was founded on such as "all men are created equal" yet there was slavery, and beyond. Questioning America isn't hating it.
What are you on about lol
Maybe they hate what American war crimes have done for the country and the world. The only people that have benefitted from the last 4 American Wars are billionaires and Israel.
American spirit hasn't disappeared. Good bless Americans and the USA.
I am from Canada and this is so amazing !! Just wow !!
I served with the 37th Engineer Bn (CBT ABN) in the Gulf War, just saw this first time ever, made me tear up
From Sweden and i just cant do more than admire the love for your own country. Especially when it comes to the National Anthem =)
I came home from Desert Storm with a sense of abandonment. When I saw this a actually wept. I thank the NHL and it's fans for doing this for us... For me. I'm not a hockey fan in the true sense of the word but now forever a fan. It helped heal an unseen wound.
Thank you for your service sir. You will never be forgotten by true patriots. That goes for every veteran. From the Revolution to Afghanistan.
god bless the USA. From BRAZIL
The Madhouse on Madison roared again! 🎉❤
I was in the crowd at the old Boston Garden the night after we started the bombing in Gulf War I. Rene Rancourt pulled out all the stops on the Anthem and the place went completely nuts exactly as shown here.
So epic, I'm not American but this would make you so proud to be an American.
It’s sad to watch this and realize how far our Country has fallen in the past 23 Years!
This is incredible one of the greatest things I have ever seen
Most beautiful thing I ever did see.
America is still this awesome!
You bet your ass we are!!!
I like Jim Cornielson, but nothing will ever top this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
+Mike Fangman Jim has a booming voice, but he cannot match the pitch perfect tone of Messmer.
+Ben A lot of people will say Whitney Houston's version of the Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV is the best. There is a word to describe those people. That word is WRONG.
BlackHawk's thing or not. This was a moment I will never forget
crazy to think you're never gonna see a crowd get this excited for the US anytime soon.
A storing rendition. Our prayers are with you
you would have never gotten this out of nba fans
amkirby10 NBA Fans Suck
Daniel Dougherty this happens at every Hawks game it's become tradition all across Chicago bears hawks cubs sox
It did get that loud for MJ and the bulls in that old Chicago stadium.. but if ur talking about todays shit teams then u got a point
punklover99 no it doesn’t
@@nickscorpion8725 USA fans suck
I'll never forget how my city honored the troops that day!
Go Blackhawks!
GO USA!!
I don't recognize my country anymore. This was America.
Cole S liberals
Went to many Blackhawk games at the old Chicago Stadium. That place rocked during the anthem! Brings tears to the eyes just watching and listening!
This right here is why I’m proud to be from chicago
This is beautiful
I'm from Finland and I love USA 🇫🇮❤🇺🇲
This would never happen today. people would be on their phones taking pictures and spoiling the moment. The national unity as of today is desecrated and i am very disappointed in how our country's patriotism has declined. This video is overwhelmingly amazing to watch! God bless America!
this happens every blackhawk home game idk what your talking about lol the tv drowns out the sound bc if they didn't you could barely hear them sing it.
Have you been to a Blackhawks game??
Trevor Frey I'm a penguins and I was at the Stadium Series game and a drunk penguins fan was standing on the seats being obnoxious trying to get on the jumbo tron during The Star Spangled Banner I was never more embarrassed to be a penguins fan
Ryan Dohr that's rough nothing worse than being embarrassed by someone giving your team a bad name
usna2020 Was just at the hawks game a few days ago, still happens to this day. Actually being there versus seeing this on T.V is a huge difference. It is actually amazing.
Wayne Mesmer….I have had the privilege to hear his rendition many times in the old barn. As well as Jim Cornielesen’s version in the UC. It is the greatest thing in Chicago sports. Even better than the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley or a Bears tailgate or the Bulls starting lineup during the Jordan era……from North Carolina….My God I have lived a blessed life growing up in Chicago during this era.
One word; CH....
No, two words; FUCKING CHILLS!
30 years later.. it seems like now we're all fighting eachother.. we need something to bring the united states back together the way it should be.
they should play this video at United Center before every game to remind fans how this is done
30 years ago now & I still get choked up when I see this. It makes me sick when I see our own citizens disrespect our flag & our country. WTH is going on......
I'm from New York City and I say. "THANK YOU CHICAGO"!!!!!
The all time best anthem singers, Wayne and Jimmy Cornelison!... nobody else compares!
A Chicago original. Love it!
Extraordinary moment in time. The greatest rendition of America's national anthem in the history of sports; even more moving than our beloved Kate Smith in 1976 at the Spectrum. As a Ranger fan I stood with the faithful in the rafters the last game ever played there vs. Toronto, Game 6. I will never forget it. Chicago, America's best city! Preserve all that is left! Stand proud!
Wayne Messmer is THE ONLY MAN that should have EVER sang the Anthem at the Stadium - new or old.
Shari Bender ehhhh jim cornelson is pretty good
@@altrockin Jim is damn good, but it's no insult to say Wayne was better
@@IDF1987 the original comment said "Wayne is the ONLY..." i was replying to that. I disagree
He did until he was shot in the throat.
I had the pleasure to visit old Chicago Stadium 2 times. With Wayne Messmer singing and the organ which would resonate, it truly was a spectacle. It would get loud but at a certain point, the sound amplified even louder and you would feel the building shake. I have visited about a dozen NHL arenas and Chicago was favourite, with the Montreal Forum just behind it.
dganz1 Hear a pin drop in pathetic Toronto the kicking post for other Canadian nhl teams,GREATEST HOCKEY ARENA IN THE WORLD.
Gotta love the people holding up the lit sparklers. You’d get arrested for that today, but you’d never get those through security either so forget it..
I love my hockey, and I love my country even more ❤ it may be shitty but I remind myself that there's still good people here. Like these legends.
It's NOT shitty... Quit watching the talking heads on CNN...... And you'll understand....
As per anything, it's all about intent.
The Star Spangled Banner is a battle cry, a song that was conceived during times of war, singing of pride, resolve, and sacrifice. It's unique in terms of 'national anthems' as other countries (Canada for Example) have an overall different tone and reverence for their own songs.
Again, it's about intent. As a Chicagoian, I cheer during the Anthem because I feel I'm showing support and verbalizing my appreciation. That being said, I only do it at the U.C. because it's become the social norm there. Again, context and intent.
People forget that the proper way to dispose of an American Flag is to burn it. However, the manner of HOW you burn it changes from a state of reverence to an act of protest or disrespect.
Intent and Context, people.
An patriotic furry
I realize this was made a long time ago, but I could not have put it better myself. I wish we looked at people's intent more than their actions.
Don't make excuses for showing your feelings.
This makes me feel like i could run through a brick wall when i listen!
Only in Chicago can you hear this! I've been to other hockey & football arena's in other states, and NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. I was at this game and will never forget the appreciation shown our troops that night.
I was at this game too. I miss the Stadium. One thing the UC has over it is, you can go to the bathroom between periods, and be back in your seat by puck drop😀
I was there that Friday & Saturday and it was the greatest time to be alive. Unbelievable. It transcended hockey.
Man Makes the hair on my neck stand up, and believe me, there is alot of it at this time
here in the usa you don't cheer for war, but for truly the best service men and women who fight and die for the freedoms we hold so dear and take for granted. Don't like it?. You should probably go to Yemen or Afghanistan or pretty much anywhere else considering this is the greatest country ever. Gob Bless the U.S.A.
This only happens here in Murcia no country can beat this
25 years ago tonight!
This is the true definition of Hockey
Best part is at 1:05 it gets so damn LOUD! I miss the old stadium =(
The barn
I was there. It was so raucous the place was shaking!
If I was playing hockey at Chicago Stadium, standing at the blue line for the anthem, it gonna get me chills
Chicago is really a street fight town
Whew seen this about 30 times and still get the CHILLS
I stilll get goosebumps hearing this. Can do it over and over. i was lucky enough to get to a few games at the stadium. This is a true story that happened to me. I was stationed overseas and returned home. I always tried to get to as many Blackhawks games as possible. Didnt bet to my first one til around 1983.
In 88 i was again on leave in the area and wanted to go
The hawks were good and tickets were impossible. The Blues were in town and it would be the second game of my lifetime to get to. I bought the ticket from an agency that had an office at the John Handcock Center. i paid well over face value for seat. But it was so worth it. But it had some big time drama in the pre cell phone era.
My seat was lower bowl and the Stadium was rockin. The anthem played and it was on. It was a hard hitting affair with lots of scoring. I was so happy. That was until Andy Frain tapped my shoulder and asked to see my ticket. I showed my ticket and was advised i had a reported stolen season ticket.
I was escorted to the CPD area and pleaded my case. I was allowed to remain at the game but went to the standing room area.
The next day i called my poc at the Handcock Center and asked what TF? He did ask why had not called but quickly fixed the situation. I had some more time on leave and he offered me a pair of seats next to penalty box for game of my choices.
The Oilers with Messier were coming to town. I took my mom to see the game and it was phenomenal.
I did 22 years on active duty. Does anybody out there know how they select veterans for the pre game
anthem? It would be the moment of my life to get a chance to do that ?
I was there……the greatest thing I have ever seen.