Singer collapses before White Sox game against Rays
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Gerald Chaney, a longtime anthem performer, collapsed while singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the Chicago White Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays and was taken to a hospital.
- Chaney was alert before leaving the field and is reported to be "doing well" as he continues to be evaluated.
- The incident caused a 12-minute delay in the start of the game, and emergency medical technicians responded promptly on the scene.
- White Sox manager Will Venable expressed relief that Chaney is okay and praised the quick response from those present.
- The White Sox organization sent well wishes to Chaney and his family for a full and speedy recovery.
