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    • Oct 12, 1986
    The California Angels come within one out of the World Series, but ultimately lose to the Boston Red Sox, 6-5, at Anaheim Stadium, sending Boston to face the New York Mets. It's the closest owner Gene Autry comes to the World Series
    Oct 18, 1986
    "Shameless" songwriter Billy Joel performs the national anthem at Shea Stadium in New York, where the Boston Red Sox edge the Mets, 1-0
    Oct 22, 1986
    Future CMA nominee Natalie Cole sings the national anthem at Boston's Fenway Park, where the New York Mets defeat the Red Sox, 6-2, in a World Series game
    Oct 23, 1986
    "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" songwriter Smokey Robinson sings the national anthem at Boston's Fenway Park, where the Red Sox beat the New York Mets, 4-2, in a World Series game
    Oct 25, 1986
    Mark Knopfler breaks his collarbone in a celebrity race before the Australian Grand Prix. The Dire Straits guitarist finds success as a country songwriter when his songs are covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Highway 101 and John Anderson
    Oct 25, 1986
    "The Boxer" songwriter Paul Simon performs the national anthem at Shea Stadium in New York, where the Mets defeat the Boston Red Sox, 6-5 in 10 innings, during game 6 of the World Series
    Dec 7, 1986
    Future Academy of Country Music awards nominee Huey Lewis performs the national anthem with his pop band, The News, at San Francisco's Candlestick Park, where the NFL's 49ers beat the New York Jets, 24-10
    Jan 1, 1987
    Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers sing the national anthem at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The Auburn Tigers beat the USC Trojans, 16-7
    Jan 25, 1987
    "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky," "Bonanza," "Footloose" and "Over The Rainbow" are played by the marching band during a Super Bowl XXI halftime show that features George Burns at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Neil Diamond sings the national anthem. The New York Giants defeat the Denver Broncos, 39-20
    Apr 10, 1987
    Lee Greenwood is unable to sing the national anthem, as scheduled, when he's caught in traffic in Boston. The Toronto Blue Jays spoil the Red Sox' home opener at Fenway Park, 10-5



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