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Originally Posted by burnin_vernon
I wish they didn't perform anthems before sporting events. To me, it sort of trivializes the song. How did this practice begin anyways?
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First done during the 1918 World Series, near the end of the First World War.
Between the wars, it was usually only performed prior to games of significant importance. It came into regular practice during the Second World War, and has remained a tradition since.