Longtime White Sox anthem singer collapses on field
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gerald Chaney, a longtime national anthem singer for the White Sox, collapsed on the field during his performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of a game against the Rays and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
- EMTs responded promptly, providing treatment on the field before transporting Chaney, who was alert prior to leaving the ballpark; the incident caused a 12-minute delay to the game.
- Chaney has been performing national anthems since the early 1990s at various professional sports events, including games for the NBA’s Pacers, Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Mets, and Knicks.
- In addition to his singing career, Chaney is an English and Language Arts teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system, and he aims to convey themes of perseverance and triumph through his anthem performances.
- The White Sox organization expressed support and well-wishes for Chaney and his family, wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
