National Anthem Cincinnati Reds

[courlyn]

This was posted on another message board

Nick Lachey will sing the national anthem on Opening Day April 5th in Cincinnati as the Reds play the Cubs. As far as I know the game is only being shown on Fox Sports Ohio.

From The Reds Official Web Site:
Nick Lachey, a Cincinnati native, former boy-band singer and current co-star of MTV's reality show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" will sing the National Anthem on Opening Day. There's no word yet on whether his wife, Jessica Simpson, will be attending the game.

[StargateGirl]

thanks for posting
I was trying to look for that article but I couldn't find it.

[courlyn]

It could be wrong - two separate people posted it on another message board so I thought I p[arse] it along JUST in case it's right. :D

[StargateGirl]

I found an article talking about it

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/03/2...eningday27.html (http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/03/27/loc_openingday27.html)


Saturday, March 27, 2004

Opening Day plans resonant of Marge

By Cliff Radel
The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Opening Day 2004 screams "MADE IN CINCINNATI, WARTS AND ALL!" It includes a possible April 5 appearance at Great American Ball Park by Vice President [friend] Cheney, who will throw out the first pitch, schedule permitting.

Marge Schott's Reds' warm-up jacket, along with Queen City native and former Red Dave Parker, will occupy prominent spots in the 85th Annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade.

The jacket with "Marge" sewn on the back will be part of a tribute to the team's late owner. Parker, a Reds outfielder (1984-'87) defamed by Schott's use of the N-word, will be the parade's grand marshal. Schott and Parker later reconciled.

<span style="color:green">Nick Lachey, a School for the Creative and Performing Arts graduate and Newlyweds star, will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"Marge was No. 1 with us," said parade chairperson Neil Luken. "So, we're saying 'Thanks for the memories.' "

The parade's first division will feature a convertible carrying an enlarged photo of Schott. Two of her sisters, Lottie Crane and Bobbie Unnewehr, will ride in the parade. Part of the tribute to Schott will be a 21-dog salute featuring 21 St. Bernards.

The Reds will honor Schott and late outfielder Dernell Stenson with video tributes before the game.

The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Findlay Market House. Game time is 2:10 p.m. for the contest between the Reds and Chicago Cubs. E-mail cradel@enquirer.com
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[Baby_Girl89]

hmmm i don't know whether to be offended that he was only mentioned in a little snippet or to be happy he was mentioned at all. hmm i think i'll pick the latter of the two lmao.