No!

No, just one. In the past, others songs have served unofficially as the national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner becomming so in 1931 (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_Spangled_Banner). No mention of "God Bless America"

Ah, but the Wikipedia page about "God Bless America" gives this info:

Later, from December 11, 1969, through the early 1970s, the playing of Smith singing the song before many of home games of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers brought it renewed popularity (as well as a reputation for being a "good luck charm" to the Flyers), long before it became a staple of nationwide sporting events. The Flyers even brought Smith in to perform live before the final game of Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 19, 1974, and the Flyers won the Cup that day.

Hmmm so that's why the Flyers have been winning!!!!!!!! :mad:

Thanks for the info gg!

Thanks GG. :thumbs: I didn't have time to dig up and post the references eaarlier.

I know I heard somewhere that at one point God Bless America was the national anthem. Maybe I miss remember..........it can happen.

Interesting info, gg, thanks.

what geko posted was true except it does help the Flyers to win Ole upp you hoo ha lol

So, chicago swept San Jose last night...now, let's see if the Canadiens really do have the Flyers right where they want them...Canadiens are down 3 games to 1.

:cheerlead GO HABS! :cheerlead

I want them to play the Blackhawks so we can get another wager doing here. :weg:

Well... they tried hard...

It wasn't enough though. :(

Yay for them getting so far though!!! :D

:banghead:
The prize when the Blackhawks beat the Flyers isn't going to be even close to what it would be for beating the Habs. :tear:






;)

Kind of takes a bit of the spirit out of the games, doesn't it? :(

Not for me. Chicago is still my second favorite team in the NHL.

Right GG :cheers: But the Stanley Cup is only a consolation prize when there's no chance of pics from …………. our snow princess. ;)

GOOOO FLYERS WOOOOOT
:line:

Mayhaps Rhiannon would like to make a pic posting wager against the Blackhawks? :brows:

Mayhaps indeed.

Maybe interest is rising ... er ... reviving, eh? :)

Hockey is far more important than nudie pics.

^^^ :rofl:


:roflmao: :rofl: :roflmao:

Quick, someone schedule an exorcism GG is speaking in tongues!

What Rhiannon said hate to pile on ... though if you and Rhiannon are below let's pile lol .....sorry Neige better luck next year

Pucking hell, GG. That's a big quote to take in all at once.

Yeah, you probably all don't like Beethowen either, you soulless cretins.

And THIS is why a bet with gekkogecko meant far more than it would have with you, PantyFanatic!!!!!! ;)

I can appreciate classical music Gecko, just don't actively enjoy it. However, I still fail to see how Hockey trumps Nudie Pics.

Well,............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........... as soon as I think of something I'd like more we can bet on it. :ranting:

Well,............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........... as soon as I think of something I'd like to see more we can bet on it. :ranting:

That's MR soulless cretin to you.

Actually, I don't know if I'd like Beethoven or not ... he was a little before my time. On the other hand, his music is good and I do enjoy that. :)

Cretin is another way of saying congenital myxedema. Congenital is, of course, a condition present at birth and myxedema is dry swelling of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, associated with an underactive thyroid gland. I didn't know underactive thyroids could even have souls on their own.

See, ya' learn something new every day. :)

Well, if a penis can have a mind of is own...

:thumb:



:rofl:

:D Good one, GG!

Curious creature, the penis, has a mind and a don't mind at the same time.

Half way through the 2nd period of the first game and tied 4-4. :eek:

Not sure if they are playing basketball or the goalies didn't show up. :shrug:

this game is nail biter.. GOOO FLYERS

You are right hun. :) Chitown takes this first game 6-5 but whoever wins the cup will work for it if this one is a sample. WOW!



PS
The goalies showed up ;)

Go Blackhawks!!

I'm with DB on this one. Go, 'Hawks.