"Hat's Off!"

Wolf Hopper · 05-02-2003, 12:19 AM

At Yankee Stadium, during the 7th inning, when they are playing 'God Bless America,' you will always hear splattered echoes of individual fans yelling out "Hat's off!" directed at some fan(s) who forget to remove their caps.

Is this "fan direction" just a NY thing? Or is it happening at parks all over?

gyb13 · 05-02-2003, 12:20 AM

where's roy harper?

Gosfgiants · 05-02-2003, 02:14 AM

They have only played God Bless America at Pacbell one time this season when I've been there, and that was the home opener. There were many of us who didn't remove our hats. Not surpsrising in SF where most folks take their patriotism with a grain of salt.

Skip · 05-02-2003, 09:10 AM

Haven't noticed it at the games I've attended so far - though I've been tempted to yell "shut up" at the nattering nanettes and blustering bubbas who just talk their way all the way through GBA or the SSB.

Craig S. · 05-02-2003, 09:34 AM

I haven't noticed much of it at the GAB, although I do hear people talking through both songs. It's annoying, but I don't know that we have the right to tell them whether or not to wear their hat while the music is playing. It might be disrespectful to some, but it's not like they're stomping on a burning flag or anything.

KCBOOMER · 05-02-2003, 10:39 AM

When did "God Bless America" reach take-your-hat-off status??

Wolf Hopper · 05-02-2003, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by KCBOOMER
When did "God Bless America" reach take-your-hat-off status??

Interesting point.

RedSeat · 05-02-2003, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by KCBOOMER
When did "God Bless America" reach take-your-hat-off status??

I second that.

Wolf Hopper · 05-02-2003, 11:26 AM

It may just be a Yankee thing - - because, in the past, before 9/11, they would - rarely, but sometimes - sing GBA before the game instead of the SSB. And, then, hats would be off.

Ytown Tribe fan · 05-02-2003, 01:37 PM

I take my cap off during the SSB, and place it over my heart, and sing along. It's the proper thing to do. If the guy next to me is sitting down yakking on his cell phone, that's HIS problem, not mine, and I don't feel compelled to say anything to him.

I'm a Tribe fan, not the politeness police.

Doffing one's cap is not required during GBA.

gyb13 · 05-02-2003, 07:55 PM

what is the significance/meaning of GBA?

Wolf Hopper · 05-02-2003, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by gyb13
what is the significance/meaning of GBA?

Years ago, there was some lobbying to make it the National Anthem, over the SSB, because it's easier to sing correctly.

gyb13 · 05-02-2003, 09:02 PM

so it's just another song? like the anthem's backup or something?

Craig S. · 05-02-2003, 10:01 PM

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Originally posted by gyb13
so it's just another song? like the anthem's backup or something?

Glad you asked that - I've always wondered the same thing.

And where does America the Beautiful fit in?

Wolf Hopper · 05-02-2003, 10:33 PM

Shoot, I'm getting old - it was ATB that they wanted to sub for the SSB - not GBA.

05-02-2003, 12:19 AM	#1
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	"Hat's Off!" At Yankee Stadium, during the 7th inning, when they are playing 'God Bless America,' you will always hear splattered echoes of individual fans yelling out "Hat's off!" directed at some fan(s) who forget to remove their caps. Is this "fan direction" just a NY thing? Or is it happening at parks all over? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

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Gosfgiants NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,136	They have only played God Bless America at Pacbell one time this season when I've been there, and that was the home opener. There were many of us who didn't remove our hats. Not surpsrising in SF where most folks take their patriotism with a grain of salt. __________________ It'll always be Pacbell Park Beat LA!!!

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KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	When did "God Bless America" reach take-your-hat-off status?? __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

05-02-2003, 11:26 AM	#9
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	It may just be a Yankee thing - - because, in the past, before 9/11, they would - rarely, but sometimes - sing GBA before the game instead of the SSB. And, then, hats would be off. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

05-02-2003, 09:10 AM	#4
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Haven't noticed it at the games I've attended so far - though I've been tempted to yell "shut up" at the nattering nanettes and blustering bubbas who just talk their way all the way through GBA or the SSB.

05-02-2003, 09:34 AM	#5
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	I haven't noticed much of it at the GAB, although I do hear people talking through both songs. It's annoying, but I don't know that we have the right to tell them whether or not to wear their hat while the music is playing. It might be disrespectful to some, but it's not like they're stomping on a burning flag or anything.

05-02-2003, 01:37 PM	#10
Ytown Tribe fan Guest Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scrappers territory Posts: 2,515	I take my cap off during the SSB, and place it over my heart, and sing along. It's the proper thing to do. If the guy next to me is sitting down yakking on his cell phone, that's HIS problem, not mine, and I don't feel compelled to say anything to him. I'm a Tribe fan, not the politeness police. Doffing one's cap is not required during GBA.

05-02-2003, 07:55 PM	#11
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	what is the significance/meaning of GBA? __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

05-02-2003, 09:02 PM	#13
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	so it's just another song? like the anthem's backup or something? __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

05-02-2003, 10:33 PM	#15
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Shoot, I'm getting old - it was ATB that they wanted to sub for the SSB - not GBA. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

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