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Orioles national anthem performer goes viral with astonishing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner
Baltimore Orioles fans were treated to a very different version of the national anthem on Sunday, when a performer whistled the tune of The Star-Spangled Banner at Camden Yards.
The Orioles cruised to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to improve to 47-58 for the season.
Before the game, Chris Ullman came out on to the field to perform the national anthem. He is four-time international whistling champion and he showed off his skills at Camden Yards.
The performance quickly went viral, with fans on social media calling Ullman 'amazing' and even the 'GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time). 'This performance really blew us away,' the Orioles wrote alongside the video on Instagram.
He was also given a huge ovation by fans inside the stadium. But it is not the first time that Ullman has performed at Camden Yards.
In May 2024, he whistled the national anthem before the Orioles secured a 6-1 win against the Boston Red Sox.
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Ullman previously serenaded former president George W. Bush and vice president Dick Cheney in a private concert in the Oval Office.
He has also performed at events involving the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals and Duke men's basketball team.
His journey to Camden Yards began when he was a teenager and would whistle 'incessantly' while on his paper round.
According to his website, Ullman now whistles 'Happy Birthday' to more than 650 people a year. He is also the president of Ullman Communications, a 'strategic advisory firm'.
