John Amirante

John Amirante
Born 1934/1935 (age 82–83)
The Bronx, New York City, New York
Years active c.1979–present
Known for Anthem singer for the New York Rangers

John Amirante (born 1934 or 1935) is an American singer who was the anthem singer of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden from around 1980 until his retirement in 2015.[1] He has also sung the anthem for the New York Yankees and New York Mets. He was born in The Bronx, New York.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/john-amirante-sings-final-national-anthem-for-rangers-saturday-before-game-2-vs-pittsburgh-penguins-1.10294534
  2. ↑ http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2009/10/john_amirante_on_performing_th.html
  3. ↑ http://nypost.com/2015/05/25/john-amirante-returns-to-sing-anthem-at-garden-at-least-for-game-5/
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