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Sweet Music

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

Molly Knight
Jul 5, 2022
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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…

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