Teams started singing God Bless America at the 7th inning stretch after the 9/11 attacks. It is a way to honor the country in a way similar to singing the National Anthem before the start of a game.
No it was and still is Take Me Out To The Ball Game, now after 9/11 attacks on the United States teams and fans started to sing God Bless America some still do but not every game, every team.
The Seventh Inning Stretch. Fans sing "Take me out to the ballgame". Sometimes "God Bless America" is sung (especially on Sundays)
The seventh-inning stretch song has always traditionally been "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", and the Minnesota Twins are no exception. On Sundays however, they add "God Bless America" before singing baseball's anthem.
Virtually all major league baseball teams take time out for a performance of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" in the seventh inning of ballgames. It has become a tradition since the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Lyrics to God Bless America are asking God to watch over/protect America at all times (even thru the night).
The significance of the song God Bless America to the American public of World War 2 was as a beacon of hope. The song was broadcast at home and abroad to lift the spirits of the soldiers, sailor, and their families.
On October 19, 2010, singer/actor Patrick Wilson sang "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch.
On October 19, 2010, singer/actor Patrick Wilson sang "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch.
Every major league baseball home team plays "God Bless America" during the traditional seventh-inning stretch. The tradition began after the September 11 attacks in New York in 2001. Some teams also play "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as well.
God Bless America Tradition is still aliveGod Bless America is still being played at every Yankee Game during the 7th inning stretch. Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan no longer sings the song at Yankees games because of an ethnic joke he told.
God Bless America is referring to the United States of America in specific. If you'd like to bless the Mexicans, say God Bless Mexico :)
God bless America
God Bless America Again was created in 1972.