National Anthem By Chris Botti Moves MNF Players To Tears

By Josh Helmuth

Reggie Wayne. Andrew Luck. Even former football star and now super TV host Michael Strahan…

All three, just a small sample size of an entire stadium captivated by what was one of the more remarkable and awe-inspiring performances of our national anthem prefacing Monday Night Football’s Colts-Giants matchup. 

The performance was done by trumpeter Chris Botti, who most of us have never heard of, until now. His rendition literally moved Wayne to tears.

Take the two minutes to watch below. You won’t regret it. 

You can see a higher quality version here. 

Photo: WTHR Facebook

Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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