{"id":1973931,"date":"2023-07-15T12:59:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T16:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yankees-all-star-aaron-judge-explains-why-he-sings-god-bless-america-during-every-home-game\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T13:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T17:00:46","slug":"yankees-all-star-aaron-judge-explains-why-he-sings-god-bless-america-during-every-home-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yankees-all-star-aaron-judge-explains-why-he-sings-god-bless-america-during-every-home-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankees&#8217; Aaron Judge on Singing &#8216;God Bless America&#8217; at Home Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyankees-all-star-aaron-judge-explains-why-he-sings-god-bless-america-during-every-home-game%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1973931&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Finding Value in Sports: Aaron Judge&#8217;s Patriotic Ritual<\/h2>\n<p>Fair or unfair, there\u2019s a reason why the stereotype of the airhead jock with little to no actual societal value persists. After all, every stereotype has a kernel of truth.<\/p>\n<p>But every once in a while, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lebron-faces-backlash-for-not-apologizing-to-cop-internet-memes-abound-biggest-fraud-on-the-planet\/\" title=\"LeBron Faces Backlash For Not Apologizing To Cop, Internet Memes Abound: \u2018Biggest Fraud On The Planet\u2019\">pro athletes<\/a> come along who can bring genuine value to their sport and the world at large.<\/p>\n<p>A case in point is one New York City baseball player demonstrating his patriotism and faith.<\/p>\n<p>(And no, this isn\u2019t about former New York Mets prospect Tim Tebow, though he clearly also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tim-tebow-helped-rescue-thousands-human-trafficking-inspired-father\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">much good<\/a> to spread.)<\/p>\n<p>This is a tale about New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and an incredible little routine he has during every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-official-in-2016-largest-threat-to-national-security-are-u-s-cops-not-isis\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Official In 2016: \u2018Largest Threat To National Security Are U.S. Cops. Not ISIS.\u2019\">home game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As chronicled by NJ.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/yankees\/2023\/07\/why-aaron-judge-sings-god-bless-america-today-and-every-day-klapisch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Klapisch<\/a>, the 6-foot-7 behemoth of a slugger sings along with \u201cGod Bless America\u201d as it is ceremoniously played at Yankee Stadium \u2014 every word.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cSinging \u2018God Bless America\u2019 is my sign of respect for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/purple-heart-veterans-given-chance-lifetime-honor-service-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">veterans<\/a> who are being honored on the field,\u201d Judge told Klapisch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re 70 years old, some are 80, some are 90 and can barely walk. You see an old photo of them, their rank, what branch of the service, where they fought. I have nothing but respect for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Better yet, Judge has inspired several of his teammates to join him in his singing.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Judge\u2019s ritual is uniquely suited to his current team.<\/p>\n<p>Klapisch noted that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/yankees-uniform-number-dilemma-force-league-wide-rule-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yankees<\/a> are the only team that still plays \u201cGod Bless America\u201d at every game, a tradition that has endured since 9\/11.<\/p>\n<p>Before the seventh inning, a rendition of the song sung by Robert Merrill is played.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI love it,\u201d Judge told NJ.com.\u00a0\u201cIt brings everyone together for those few moments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The reigning American League MVP gushed over the men and women who helped keep this country the land of the free.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt was incredible to me, the sacrifices those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yankees-all-star-aaron-judge-explains-why-he-sings-god-bless-america-during-every-home-game\/\" title=\"Yankees' Aaron Judge on Singing 'God Bless America' at Home Games\">young men made<\/a>,\u201d Judge said, referring to those who fought in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wwii-vet-celebrates-100th-birthday-shares-words-warning-todays-youth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World War II<\/a>. \u201cThey went overseas and endured incredible hardship, 18- and 19-year-olds. \u2026 The ones that made it back, their lives were never the same, physically or emotionally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo every time the anthem is played, especially on Opening Day, when we\u2019re lined up \u2026 or when \u2018God Bless America\u2019 is played, I\u2019m thanking those who made it possible for me to play a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fauci-was-never-the-problem-blame-the-politicians-hiding-behind-him\/\" title=\"Fauci Was Never The Problem. Blame The Politicians Hiding Behind Him.\">baseball game<\/a> and make a living like that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery time I see a soldier or Marine or sailor or a policeman or firefighter, I say thank you. I can\u2019t thank them all, so I do it by singing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/yankees-star-aaron-judge-explains-sings-god-bless-america-every-home-game\/\">Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge Explains Why He Sings &#8216;God Bless America&#8217; During Every Home Game<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>for this is LeBron James, who has not only dominated the basketball court but has also used his platform to advocate for social justice issues and provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children. 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