US National Anthem drowned out by cheers at 91 NHL All Star Game
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2006
- 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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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
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
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.
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.
@@zianian cheering for the country's national anthem dumbass. Stfu
zian z probably the stupidest fucking comment I’ve ever seen. Called patriotism.
@@zianian 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.
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!!
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
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!
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.
This made me cry.
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!
I was there. I miss the Stadium. Wayne Mesmer still has a great voice. This brings tears to my eyes. Be well everybody😀
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
"no flag burners here"
you're goddam right
He was the best. The 'the brave' part is amazing. I'm Canadian, but he made the American anthem awesome.
The noise in that place would literally hurt your eardrums sometimes . No stadium will ever be that loud again
I miss the old barn.
as a red wings fan, i will say this is a MASTERPIECE
Blues fan here. Agreed 100%.
Me too and you bet!
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😀
Born, raised, and live in Canada. This brings tears to my eyes every time! Remember it well. Awesome.
chicago does this anthem best. hands down.
Boston in 2013 was really good tho
Proud Canadian true
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.
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!!
I enjoy the fact that hockey fans can put rivalries aside and realize that this is awesome.
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.
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.
I remember watching this in my home in Detroit and getting goosebumps by the awesome and patriotic Chicago fans
When hockey was hockey
Every game of every sport should be like this..leave politics aside and be proud of your country and root for your team!
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 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.
Now we say it's just a flag, so proud to be an American!
American spirit hasn't disappeared. Good bless Americans and the USA.
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.
I remember seeing this on TV and being in awe. ❤️🇺🇸
Still the best Anthem ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED TO SHOW MORE OF THIS LOVE FOR OUR GREAT AND AWESOME COUNTRY
I served with the 37th Engineer Bn (CBT ABN) in the Gulf War, just saw this first time ever, made me tear up
So epic, I'm not American but this would make you so proud to be an American.
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.
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.
From Sweden and i just cant do more than admire the love for your own country. Especially when it comes to the National Anthem =)
You will never ever never ever witness a more emotional national anthem at an NHL All Star game again.
I don't recognize my country anymore. This was America.
Cole S liberals
This absolutely sends chills up and down my body. It was amazing to hear live, and just as inspirational today.
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.
Goosebumps here. Nothing like being there in person but this is close enough. Thanks.
Most beautiful thing I ever did see.
BlackHawk's thing or not. This was a moment I will never forget
America is still this awesome!
You bet your ass we are!!!
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
Thank you for All The game Highlights & All your videos
god bless the USA. From BRAZIL
“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
I'll never forget how my city honored the troops that day!
Go Blackhawks!
GO USA!!
I'm from Finland and I love USA 🇫🇮❤🇺🇲
I still get chills just listening to this anthem. Wayne Messmer...the best ever!!!
I get the chills everytime I watch this
crazy to think you're never gonna see a crowd get this excited for the US anytime soon.
What happened to our country :(
Did you not see the world cup? The last sport I ever thought we'd rally for, people were loosing their shit over soccer.
Not talking about the sporting event itself.
ohmyglobohmyglob It's not about the sporting event!!!
Robert Schilling Obama
Robert Schilling Political hypercorrectness.
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.
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.
A Chicago original. Love it!
I am from Canada and this is so amazing !! Just wow !!
Man Makes the hair on my neck stand up, and believe me, there is alot of it at this time
they should play this video at United Center before every game to remind fans how this is done
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😀
The all time best anthem singers, Wayne and Jimmy Cornelison!... nobody else compares!
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
This makes me feel like i could run through a brick wall when i listen!
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!
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......
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.
Whew seen this about 30 times and still get the CHILLS
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.
This is beautiful
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....
A storing rendition. Our prayers are with you
If I was playing hockey at Chicago Stadium, standing at the blue line for the anthem, it gonna get me chills
This only happens here in Murcia no country can beat this
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 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.
25 years ago tonight!
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!
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!
Wings fan here and I love this. Keep it going!!!
Loudest stadium on the PLANET. Nothing rattled like the drunken fights from the top stands, the beer flowing and Wayne’s golden voice. I was only able to attend two hawks games as a teen here but they changed my life. I went back to the UC for a game a couple of years back, and despite the team’s great success not a single part of it could compare to old Chicago Stadium!
"Oh crap, we can still hear him sing....LOUDER!!!!!"
My 30th birthday kicked butt because of this
On my 58th birthday my beloved Cubs won the WS!
Awesome! Miss the old stadium for the Hawks and Bulls crowds. Just electric!
GOOSEBUMPS
FUCKING CHILLS
When America Was Great.
Still the most iconic video on RUclips 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
23 years ago today! Truly amazing!
What has happened to our country? Why don’t we have American pride and spirit like we used to. :(
I hope the tradition never dies. Blackhawks fans have done this for as long as I can remember but the tradition had a bit of a “resurrection” as far as loudness during the 2009-2015 timeframe when the Blackhawks were making the playoffs and winning Stanley Cups. The “roar” during the anthem was stronger than ever before due to a full building. With recent political/social issues and the Blackhawks gradual decline from dominance since 2016....I just hope it survives. Nothing can compare to the anthem at the United Center in all of sports and it is part of what is special about hockey in Chicago.
After Trump, we need Mike Pence to run and make America proud again
People woke up
I LOVE THIS COUNTRY!! THIS IS HOW WE NEED TO BE... UNITED UNDER THE RED WHITE AND BLUE!!
I always get the goosebumps when I hear the national anthem. Just awesome!
I have seen this live 14+ times and I'm not afraid to say I get tears every time still.
When ever I hear "and the rockets red glare" I think of Auntie Grace from Christmas Vacation