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White Sox Provide Update on Anthem Singer Gerald Chaney After Medical Emergency

SI Feed·Elias Schuster·about 2 months ago
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A scary moment unfolded on Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Ahead of the White Sox' second meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays, longtime anthem singer Gerald Chaney suffered a medical emergency. Chaney was getting things started for the organization's celebration of Jackie Robinson Day with a rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." While performing, he collapsed on the field after a couple of pauses, per MLB's Scott Merkin . Chaney was also expected to sing the national anthem afterwards. Medical professionals reportedly attended to Chaney on the field before he was placed on a gurney and escorted off, per Fox 32 Chicago . The good news is that he was alert before being transported to a nearby hospital, where he is now said to be receiving treatment. The Sox proceeded to provide an official update on Chaney via their social media : "The White Sox longtime anthem performer, Gerald Chaney, experienced a medical emergency while singing during pregame tonight.…

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