Jason Kelce is a man’s man. He’s the starting All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles and a man of his word. So when fans challenged him to sing the National Anthem. He gave it his all. Watch it here.
Jason Kelce agreed to sing the National Anthem if $100K was raised for Connor Barwin’s charity…
(They raised it) ??pic.twitter.com/mb0JfmLwmx
— WeAreBigGuys (@WeAreBigGuys) March 15, 2022
Even Stars Get Nervous
Kelce was more nervous to sing than he was when he played the Super Bowl!
Jason Kelce’s won a Super Bowl, given the speech of a lifetime, and is generally a living legend.
But he has to admit… singing the National Anthem before Monday’s Sixers game has him shook ? pic.twitter.com/kuy3SzDQRJ
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 14, 2022
Kelce laid out a challenge. If the Make The World A Better Place Foundation could raise $100,000, Kelce would perform the national anthem. They put the challenge out there, not thinking they would get near it.
Jason Kelce’s national anthem performance at the Sixers game was to make good on a fundraising promise for Connor Barwin’s Make The World Better Foundation. More from @itssnick: https://t.co/Ni1sZMKoSO
— PhillyVoice (@thephillyvoice) March 15, 2022
Well, let me tell you, do NOT underestimate the drive and determination of Philly fans. You lay down a challenge, and they’ll do it. Philly fans are known as the most passionate and rowdy in the country, regardless of the sport.
Philly fans will fight you, each other, throw batteries at opposing players, boo Santa Claus, whatever it takes to secure a win. GO BIRDS.
Twitter, of course, LOVED IT!
Jalen Hurts supporting Jason Kelce singing the national anthem tonight. ? pic.twitter.com/BaR9E1WwvW
— PFF PHI Eagles (@PFF_Eagles) March 15, 2022
can’t get much more philly than this: Jason Kelce belting the national anthem while looking like he just woke up from a nap pic.twitter.com/CE4h2GpPsx
— Drew Peltzman (@dapeltz13) March 14, 2022
Jason Kelce for Mayor of Philadelphia
— Andrew Salciunas (@asalciunas975) March 14, 2022
Jason Kelce is wearing The Dudes sweater for tonight’s 76ers game.??? pic.twitter.com/VZS6r6WA4n
— BirdGang? (@GordonsWord) March 14, 2022
What CAN’T the ? @JasonKelce do?! ?️?️ https://t.co/swJ3jKli5M
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 15, 2022
Eagles center Jason Kelce, thanks to fans hitting a charity fund raising goal, sang the national anthem before tonight’s game. He won’t have a second career as a recording star, but the fans here loved it all the same.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) March 14, 2022
Jason Kelce Is A Character
Besides being a five-time Pro-Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and one of the highest-paid linemen in the NFL, Jason Kelce is a Philly treasure. The man gave one of the best Super Bowl victory speeches of all time decked out in full Mummer gear.
What a speech! The dude looks like he could be a great wrestler. Next stop WWE?
When many NFL players hold out for more money to keep playing, Kelce was holding out for beer – two kegs worth.
Eagles HC Sirianni hoping he can convince Jason Kelce to return for 2022: “I sent him two kegs of beer”https://t.co/YZWkpkX2UF pic.twitter.com/IslFwFjVwX
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 21, 2022
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My Favorite National Anthem Renditions
I am a connoisseur of national anthem attempts. Everyone always says Beyoncé or Whitney Houston, but I want the real ones.
Like when Carl Lewis said “uh-oh” mid-song.
Carl Lewis’s national anthem makes Fergie’s sound like it was sung by an angel https://t.co/eDbFP0Q22s pic.twitter.com/XgSGT9EO57
— Chase Snyder (@ChasingSnyder) February 17, 2020
Or when Michael Bolton had the lyrics WRITTEN ON HIS HAND!
Like when Michael Bolton screwed up the national anthem at Fenway lol pic.twitter.com/pC7yeXb3rq
— Infinite Dreams (@7thSon1988) February 20, 2020
This isn’t our national anthem, but South Africa’s national anthem sung before a rugby match is something else.
The whole crowd and team are into it.
This might get me in trouble, but I think we sing the national anthem too often. It is a fantastic song and the perfect story of America’s perseverance.
We should hold the Star-Spangled Banner in reverence for special occasions, not played before every JV softball game.
What’s your favorite version of the National Anthem? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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