Sweet Music

Trumpet player Jim Doepke is believed to be the only person to have performed the national anthem at all 30 MLB stadiums.

Jim Doepke performs the national anthem before an Orioles spring training game in Sarasota, Fla., in March 2011. (courtesy of Jim Doepke).

Thirteen years ago, when I was only a few seasons into my career as a sportswriter, I took my seat in the press box in Viera, Fla., for a Nationals spring training game against I don’t remember who. I remember nothing…