Wayne Messmer, the National Anthem singer from the 1991 NHL All-Star Game, chatted with NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks Talk podcast about one of the most iconic moments in Chicago sports history.
On January 19, 1991 the NHL All-Star Game was at Chicago Stadium. The celebration of the league's best players commenced just two days after Operation Desert Storm began the Gulf War.
Messmer has sung the National Anthem around Chicago for 30 years and was the Blackhawks anthem singer for 13.
He notes the tradition of Hawks fans cheering the anthem began ahead of a 1985 playoff contest with Chicago down 2-0 in the series to the Edmonton Oilers.