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Source: Fox News
Summary
Chicago White Sox anthem performer Gerald Chaney collapsed while singing the Black national anthem before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Jackie Robinson Day. He was hospitalized for further evaluation and treatment. The game was delayed 12 minutes, and the White Sox won the game 8-3.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Chaney’s collapse during the Black national anthem was a jarring moment that paused the game. The team’s statement described the scene as a “medical emergency.”
Chaney was tended to by medical personnel for several minutes before being taken off the field on a gurney. The entire White Sox family is sending love to Gerald and his family for a full and speedy recovery.
The game resumed 12 minutes later, but the tone had shifted. The White Sox went on to lose 8-3.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
The game followed a familiar script, with a medical emergency halting the action and the team’s thoughts shifting from competition to concern for the performer’s well-being.
Author: Evan Null
